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Alaska
marked the end of russsia efforts to expand and settlement to the pacific coast of north america an became an imporant step in the united states rise ot power in the asia pacific region. -
Annexation of Hawaii
After a century of American rule, many native Hawaiians remain bitter about how the United States acquired the islands, located 2,500 miles from the West Coast -
Spanish-American War
The Spanish–American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, the result of U.S. intervention in the Cuban War of Independence -
San Juan Hill
An eyewitness account of Teddy Roosevelt leading the charge up San Juan Hill.They arrived in Cuba in time to take part in the Battle of San Juan Hill. -
Treaty of Paris
was an agreement made in 1898 that involved Spain relinquishing nearly all of the remaining Spanish Empire, especially Cuba -
Open Door Policy
in 1889 john hay US secretary of state , issue the open door policy which outlined his plan for free trade among nation in china -
Boxer Rebellion
the boxer were secret group that rioted in 1900, killing and vandalizing all thingd foreign . -
Roosevelt Corollary
was an additional to monroe doctrine articulated by president theodore roosevelt in state of the union address in 1904 after crisiss of 1902-03 -
Great White Fleet
launching of the great white fleet.Great White Fleet was the popular nickname for the United States Navy battle fleet that completed a circumnavigation of the globe -
Panama Canal (Completion)
america first to help panama win their independent from colombia which did it would greatly reduce travel times for commerical and military ships by providing a short cut betwween the atlantic and pacific ocean