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Sward made the move to purchase Alaska from Russia. Many people disagreed with the purchase because it was a "big cold box."
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Seward considered aquiring the Hawaiian islands. Most people didn't agree because it is too far away and too hard to protect.
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The United States pressured Hawaii to allow the US naval base at Pearl Harbor. It became an important refueling station for American merchant and military ships going into Asia.
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Queen lilikouani becomes leader of Hawaii. She was the sister of the former leader.
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President Mckinley did not want the war to happen. The public opinion of his decision forced him to change his mind. He sent the USS Maine to Cuba. After a month, the ship exploded and sank in Havana's Harbor, killling 260 people.
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President Mckinley signed a congressional resolution that gave Cuba indepedence. Also demanded a withdrawl of Spanish forces.
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The battle in Manila Bay started early in the morning. 380 Spanish soldiers died, and 0 Americans died.
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Spain finally signs a truce; the war is over!
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The final peace treaty was signed in Paris.
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Jon hay (secreatary of state) asked nationsinvolved in the region to follow the open door policy. This means that no countries can have a monopoly or trade with China.
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Dates & information: Creating America Educational Textbook. Pictures: [Google Images]
soldierstudies.org
royalhawaiimint.com
uiowa.edu
spanishamericanwar.info
thealmightyguru.com
northernpolarbear.com
homeofheroes.com
loc.gov
lib.utexas.edu
