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Jefferson buys Louisiana Territory despite doubts about constitutionality. This shows one again how America is growing
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President James Monroe drew a line down the entire Atlantic Ocean and said the one side was there’s but the other was his. So I think that is important because it shows that he is not afraid to show power.
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United States gains vast lands in the Southwest as a result of war with Mexico. This is important because it shows America is growing.
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Secretary of State William Seward bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. This is important because it once again shows that America can easily expand.
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after the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, Congress proclaimed Hawaii an official U.S. territory.
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By 1899, once-mighty China had fallen into political, economic, and military disarray. Its huge population, however, was a tempting target for other nations’ imported goods
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Guerrilla War Erupts in the Philippines Outgunned by American troops, Filipino insurgents relied on guerrilla warfare.
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Despite Roosevelt’s achievement, America entered troubled waters in its relations with Japan. This is important because it shows that even though there were issues we can get through it.
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Spain and Cuba never really got along that well and had falling-outs before. But this one was different. This time the Cubans meant it. They wanted to be their own country. I think this is important because it shows how countries are not afraid.
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The Philippines wanted in on that revolutionary party that Cuba was throwing. They didn't like Spain either and decided to have a little revolution of their own. I think this is important because it shows that is on country does something other countries want to too.