U.S. Expansion

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    Spanish - American War

    The Spanish - American War was a conflict between the U.S. and Spain. Resulting in the U.S. gaining Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Cuba, and Guam as territories.

  • The Acquisition of Hawaii

    Sparked by the nationalism aroused by the Spanish-American war, Hawaii was Annexed by the U.S.
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    Open Door Policy

    The Open Door Policy is a term used in foreign affairs used to refer the policy the U.S. established in the late 1800's.
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    Panama Canal

    The Panama Canal is a long international waterway built through panama that combines the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean.

  • Roosevelt Corallary

    The Roosevelt Corallary was an addition to the Monroe Doctorine. Made by President Theodore Roosevelt.
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    Dollar Diplomacy

    The Dollar Diplomacy was an effort made by the U.S. "to further its aims in Latin America and East Asia through the use of its economic power by guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries."

  • The Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine

    It was the sinking of a battleship in the Havana Harbor resulting in 268 people dead.