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Mexican-American War
This was the first U.S. armed battle on foreign soil, it ended with Mexico losing almost 1/3 of it's territory. -
French Invasion of Mexico
Because of unpaid funds, French soldiers invaded Mexico in 1861 to stage an intervention. -
Purchase of Alaska
Alaska was purchased from Russian by the U.S. -
The Reciprocity Treaty of 1875
American and Hawaii created a deal to trade sugar. -
New Constitution in Hawaii
King Kalakua signed a constitution giving up some of his power to the people. -
Alfred Thayer Mahan Publishes a Book
Mahan published his book, "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History", 1660-1783. -
Pre Spanish-American War
Mckinley sent message to Congress stating that he wanted U.S. Intervention in Cuba. -
Beginning of Spanish-American War
United States Congress declared war on Spain. -
First battle of the Spanish-American War
U.S. Asiatic Squadron destroyed the Spanish Pacific fleet at Manila Bay. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
Led by Roosevelt, 'Rough Riders" take San Juan Hill. -
Battle of Santiage
Spain's Caribbean fleet is destroyed. -
Hawaii joins America
The U.S. annexs Hawaii in order to take control of sugar plantations. -
Surrender
City of Santiago surrenders to General William Shafter. -
End of War
Spain signs armistice ending the Spanish-American War. -
Treaty of Paris
US annexes Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines. -
Battle of Manila
1st and largest battle of the Philippine-American War. -
Open Door Letter
The U.S. wrote a note to China stating assurance of open trade. -
Boxer's Rebellion
The nationalists in China revolted against other countries controlling their land. -
Big Stick Diplomacy
This was a strategy used by Roosevelt, that stated "speak softly, and carry a big stick". -
End of Philippine-American War
U.S. captured Aguinaldo and issued a proclamation that ended the Philippine Insurrection. -
Japanese Anglo Alliance
This alliance bound Britain and Japan to assist one another in protecting China and Korea. -
Panamanian Revolution
When Colombia denied treaty that would give the U.S. control over a canal, the Panamanians revolted. -
Panama Canal
When Panama gained a new government, they permitted Roosevelt to begin construction of canal. -
Roosevelt Corollary
This was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine that intimidated other countries into letting the U.S. do as they please. -
Dollar Diplomacy
Policy used by Taft trying to get American companies into Latin American to get them dependent of the U.S. dollar. -
Assassination of Archduke
This was one of the sparks that started WWI. -
Beginning WWI
Germany invades Belgium. -
Warfare
Germans use chlorine gas on Allies. -
Lusitania Sinks
German submarine sinks thier own ship, all unrestricted submarine warfare is restricted. -
New warfare
First tanks were used by the British. -
Zimmerman Telegram
German secretray says Mexico should side with them in case of war with the U.S. but they decline. -
U.S. Enters War
The United States sides with France and Britain when they enter the war. -
The Red Scare
A promotion of fear in the citizens of a potential rise of communism.
