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The USS Maine explodes in the Havana Harbor.
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The spanish america begins
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Ceded by spain after the Spanish-American War
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Sanford Dole would become mayor.
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John Hay
New policy stating that all counties have trading rights in china. -
Doctrine articulated by President Roosevelt.
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Encouraged investing in Caribbean countries
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Cuased the start of the War.
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World war 1 begins.
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Bought land and supported a revolution to get the 10 mile strip of land.
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The waters around the British Isles were to be considered an official war zone and Germany would sink any ship that entered this area.
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British passenger ship (sister ship of the Titanic) was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine killing more than 120 Americans.
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Germany promises not to sink anymore merchant ships without warning.
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Germany resumes U Boat attacks on the U.S.
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British intelligence intercepts the Zimmerman Telegram which revealed Germany's plan to ask the Mexican Government to attack the U.S. in exchange for TX, NM, & AZ.
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The act required all men in the U.S. between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for military service.
