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US imperialism
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Annexation of Hawaii
In January 1893, the planters staged an uprising to overthrow the Queen. At the same time, they appealed to the United States armed forces for protection. Without Presidential approval, marines stormed the islands, and the American minister to the islands raised the stars and stripes in HONOLULU. -
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. U.S. attacks on Spain's Pacific possessions led to involvement in the Philippine Revolution and ultimately to the Philippine–American War. -
San Juan Hill
The battle for the San Juan Heights, was a decisive battle of the Spanish–American War. The names San Juan Hill and Kettle Hill were given to the location by the Americans.
