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Alaska is purchased by the U.S. from Russia for $7.2 million dollars.
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Mahan published the book "The Influence of Sea Power upon History" which suggested that world dominance was obtained through control over the seas.
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On this date the Kingdom of Hawaii was overthrown and a treaty of annexation was sent to Washington. It did not pass.
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After Queen Lili'uokalani was overthrown, Sanford B. Dole became the president of Hawaii. The U.S. intervened, under President Grover Cleveland's administration, calling the overthrow of the queen illeagal.
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The USS Maine is sunk, and it is believed to be the Spaniards fault, creating upset in America and a push for war.
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President McKinley sends his war message to Congress, urging for armed intervention tohelp free the Cubans being oppressed by Spain.
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Spain declares war on the US.
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The U.S. declares war on Spain.
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The lacking Spanish fleet was greatly overpowered by America's fleet.
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On this date the Senate passed the Newlands Resolution to annex the Republic of Hawaii and it became U.S. territory.
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Snatiago surrendered to the Americans after the battle between the two fleets ende very badly for Spain.
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Spain signs an armistice shortly after surrendering the City of Santiago.
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The U.S. signs the Treaty of Paris, annexing Cuba, Guam and the Philippines.
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The war began with armed conflict in Manila between the U.S. and the Filipinos.
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Secretary of State, John Hay, sent a letter to many countries currently occupying land in China. The letter suggested to keep trade open to all countries.
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A secret scociety in China rebeled against the other countries currently occupying its lands.
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Emilio Aguinaldo, the leader of the Filipinos during the war, was captured by the U.S.
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European countries created a naval blockade around Venezuela becuase it had failed to pay its debts.
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With the help of the U.S., Panama gained its independence from Colombia
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President Roosevelt added to the MOnroe Doctrine to accomodate for Imperialism.
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The Root- Takahira Agreement was between the U.S. and Japan. Both pledged to respect each others territorial possessions and to continue the Open Door Policy
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Under President Taft, Americans were encouraged to use the American dollar in foriegn countries to create economic gain.
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The revolutionary president of Mexico was murdered and Huerta took the position. This caused millions of Mexicans to migrate to the U.S.
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The archducke, Franz Ferdinand, of Austria- Hungary was assassinated by a Serbian. His wife was shot and killed as well.
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One month after the assassination of the archduke, Austria- Hungary declared war on Serbia. The allies of each soon jumped in declaring war on each other, starting a world war.
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The Panama Canal was finally finished after being started during the presidency of Roosevelt.
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Trying to create enough friction between Mexico and the U.S. to cause war, Villa's men murdered 16 young, American engineers that were traveling through Mexico.
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A telegram sent from Germany to Mexico was intercepted by the U.S. The telegram asked Mexico to join the war efforts in support of Germany, putting the U.S. in a difficult position.
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The U.S. declares war on Germany. Instead of just sending supplies and money to the Allies, troops would be deployed in Europe.
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Woodrow Wilson presented his 14 points to end WW1 peacefully and to ensure it did not occur again. The 14th point was to create the League of Nations.
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ON the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month fighting ceases between all involved in WW1.
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The treaty was signed to officially end the war. Germany was blamed for most everything.
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249 alleged alien radicals were deported on the "Buford" to Russia.
