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U.S. Takes Alaska
U.S. formally takes Alaska from Russia -
Anexing Hawaii
When Hawaii granted exclusive rights to the state. -
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal provided easier transportation through South America. -
Pan-American
A conference between the United States and Latin American countries in which they would discuss ways the American nations could work together to support peace and to increase trade. -
Spanish American War
Cuban rebelled against Span. America tried to protect Cuba becuase of their investments in the Country -
Maine Explosion
An explosion sunk an American Ship called Maine that killed 266 crew members. -
Foraker ACt
An act Congress passed that called for an elected Legislative. -
Great White Fleet
The U.S. wanted to show it would not get off of Asia but it turned into a big battle. -
Sinking of the Lusitaria
This event led the U.S. into WWI -
Platt Amendment
President Melcinley took step to ensure that Cuba would remain tied to U.S. -
Open Door Policy
The Open Door Policy allowed for trade between China and the U.S. -
Matthew C Perry Takes A Naval Expedition
This event allowed the United Sytates and Japan to sign the Treasty of Kanagawa. Which called for peace between the two countries and promise the two coutries would trade wiht each other.
