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Spanish - American War
- war fought between Spain and the US that began after the sinking of the battleship USS Maine
- US won the war in four months, gaining control over Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
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Philippine War
- after winning independence from Spain, the Philippines fought this war against the US for their independence
- reports of the atrocities that were committed by Americans were widely publicized
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Roosevelt Corollary
- Theodore Roosevelt extended the Monroe Doctrine, stating the US had the right to protect economic interests
- this would take place in South and Central America by using military force
- Theodore Roosevelt extended the Monroe Doctrine, stating the US had the right to protect economic interests
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NAACP
- fought to abolish segregation and discrimination, to oppose racism and to gain civil rights for African Americans
- Supreme Court declared grandfather clause unconstitutional
- fought to abolish segregation and discrimination, to oppose racism and to gain civil rights for African Americans
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16th Ammendment
- Gave congress the power to tax income
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17th Amendment
- this amendment called for the direct election of senators by the voters instead of their election by state legislature
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18th Amendment
- banned the sale, manufacture, and transport of alcoholic beverages
- this was repealed by the 21st amendment