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