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The Spanish American War!
Began in 1898, it occured in Cuba. U.S went to war with Spain for the Independence of Cuba from Spain. So U.S. interfered and Won the War with Sapin and Cuba Recieved there Independece. -
Sinking of USS Maine Battleship
USS Maine Battleship was sent to Cuba to protect the lives and property of Americans. Suddenly the Ship stationed at Havanna Harbor, the ship exploded killing 258 U.S. Sailors -
Open Door Policy
Hay saw China as a vital market for The American's new Industrial economy. In 1899, Hay announced the " Open Door" Policy, giving equal trading rights to all forgein nations in China. Hay sent noted to make it into Effect. -
Roosevelt Corallary
In 1904 president roosevelt barred European Countries from using force to collect debts owed to them by the Dominican Republic. Roosevelt declared that U.S would collect the debt for them, acting as an "international Police Power". -
Dollar Diplomacy
The President Taft encouraged the bankers to invest in the countries of the Caribbean region. His use of Amercian investment to promote American forgein policy goals became known as "Dollar Diplomacy" -
Panama Canal
Roosevelt ssent a U.S warship to Panama to protect the Rebels when they took action. Immediately afterwards, Roosevelt recognized Panama as a new Country. In return, the new government of Panama gave The United States complete control of a 10-mile strip of rainforest through the center of Panama, known as The Panama Canal Zone. -
The Acquistion of Hawaii
After the outbreak of the Spanish ans American War, Congress then voted to annex Hawaii in 1898, Dole served as Governor of Hawaii from 1900 to 1903