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Expansionism
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Sinking of the USS Maine
The action that started the Spainish-American war by Spain supposedly sinking one of the US's warships off the coast of Cuba. This action started the war that lead The US to gain the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, Philipines, and Cuba -
Beginning of the Spain American War
The war that launched the US into an actual force to the rest of the world by fighting this war with Spain. -
The Ending of the Spanish American War
The ending of the war started by Spain and ending with the Treaty of Paris that entitled the US the territories of Guam, Peurto Rico, Philippines, and Cuba -
Acquisition of Guam
The acquiring of Guam after the Spainish-American war. President Roosevelt helped lead the rough riders to conquer the war. The US used some of the resources found in Guam. -
Acquisition of Phillipines
The addition of Phillipines as an American territory. The Philippines tried to break away from America multiple times, but still failed. -
Open Door Policy
Policy stating that all countries have trading rights with China, but is mainly regulated by America. Was mainly used to open Asian markets to the US. -
Roosevelt Corollary
Banned European countries from collecting debt in North and South American territories by acting as "International Policy." This policy was created under Theodore Roosevelt. -
Dollar Diplomacy
Encouraged trading rights in the Caribbean, but if a country can't pay back it's debt, then troops will be sent to ensure it is paid. Was started under President Taft. -
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a trading route that kept ships from having to go all the way around South America to trade their goods.
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Acquisition of Hawaii
The annexation of Hawaii into the United States. Sanfor Dole was the mayor of Hawaii Hawaii is still one of the 50 states to this day.