Spanish-American War

Hawaii grants United States exclusive use of Pearl Harbor.

Jan 1, 1887

The Hawaiians gave us use of the naval base at Pearl Harbor because they hoped that would keep us from annexing them.

Grover Cleveland is elected president.

Nov 4, 1892

Gorver Cleveland was criticised heavily during his presidency. He took strong positions and caused the panic of 1893.

American planters overthrow Queen Liliuokalani.

Jan 17, 1893

Americans came onto Hawaiian lands, staged a revolt, and the queen, seeing no other option, abdicated her throne.

Sino-Japanese War ends with Japanese victory over China.

Apr 17, 1895

The Sino-Japanese war was a war fought between Japan and China over control of Korea.

William McKinely is elected president.

Nov 4, 1896

President who led Americans to victory 100 days into the Spanish-American War. Supported the gold standard and high tariffs. Assassinated in 1901.

Boxer Rebillion occurs in China.

Jan 1, 1900

The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising of Chinese people who felt whites were treating them unfairly.

Theodore Roosevelt is elected president.

Nov 4, 1901

Teddy Roosevelt an avid outdoorsman. He was known for his ougoing personality and "cowboy" persona. He was an-ex naval captain and the leader of the rough riders.

Republic of Panama is established.

Jan 1, 1903

In 1903, Panama broke off from Spain and several South American coutrnies and became independant.

Russo-Japanese War

Feb 8, 1904

The Japanese people were fighting the Russians over control of their country.

William Howard Taft is elected president.

Nov 4, 1908

William Howard Taft was a president famous for trust-busting, civil service reform, and improving the postal service.

Mexican Revolution begins.

Jan 1, 1910

The Mexican Revolution was a armed uprising against Mexican autocrat Portofio Diaz.

Panama Canal opens.

Aug 15, 1914

The Panama Canal is a trade route that connected the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.