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Purchase of Alaska
When the Russians offered to sell Alaska to the U.S., Secretary of State William Seward quickly agreed to the purchase for $7.2 million dollars. The purchase put an end to Russian efforts to expand and trade into North America as well as help the United States to gain more power in that area. -
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Alfred Thayer Mahan was a naval strategist, and advocate of strengthening the U.S. Navy. During this time many people thought the U.S. needed more ships to protect itself and it’s status. He pushed Roosevelt to create and powerful navy and expand US economics overseas. He published his book "The influence of sea power on history" on this date. -
Hawaii- U.S. troops overthrow the Monarchy
Queen of Hawaii, Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown by U.S. forces on this date. -
Sino-Japanese War
Although foreign observers had predicted an easy victory for the more massive Chinese forces, the Japanese had done a more successful job of modernizing, and they were better equipped and prepared. -
Spanish-American War- U.S.S. Maine destroyed
On this date, the U.S.S. Maine blows up, killing 260 Americans. At the time it was blamed on the Spainish and was a main factor leading to the war. -
Spanish-American War- Spain declares war on the U.S.
Spain declared war on the U.S. on this date, and the U.S. declared war on the following day. -
Spanish-American War- Battle of Manila
George Dewey led his navy into Manila Bay in the Philippines and detroyed the spainish fleet. -
Spanish-American War- US troops land in Cuba
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Spainish-American War- Battle of San Juan Heights
U.S. forces defeat the Spanish at the this battle. -
Spanish-American War- Spanish Surrender
The U.S. forces destroy the Spanish fleet in Santiago Bay, Cuba, forcing their surrender. -
Hawaii is annexed
President William Mckinley annexes Hawaii -
Spanish-American War- Protocol of Peace
On this date the treaty that marked the end of the Spanish-American War was signed -
Spanish-American War- Treaty of Paris
This treaty is signed by the U.S. and Spain. It states that the U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. -
Philippine-American War- The war begins
The Philippines declares war on the U.S. -
China Open Door Policy
The U.S. government declares open door policy in China to open international markets. -
Big Stick diplomacy
President Theodore Roosevelt says "Speak softly and carry a big stick—you will go far." during one of his speeches. -
Hawaii- Becomes a U.S. Territory
Hawaii becomes a territory on this date -
China's Boxer Rebellion
China rebelles against it's foreign domination. -
Philippine-American War- End of War
Emilio Aguinaldo surrenders to the United States -
Panama Canal
The US takes over the construction of the panama canal. -
Big Stick policy in Cuba
The Big Stick policy was applied to the Cuba to keep it under the US thumb without anexing it. -
Dollar Diplomacy
This was a form of American foreign policy to further its aims in Latin America and East Asia through use of its economic power. -
Mexico uprisings begin
Francisco Madero launches an uprising. -
Panama Canal Completed
The Panama Canal symbolized U.S. technological prowess and economic power. -
WWI- Archduke Ferdinand's Assassination
The assasination that kicked off the global war. -
WWI- The Battle of Marne
The first battle fought in WW1 -
WWI- The sinking of the Lusitania
This brought the United States' into World War I. -
WWI- Battle of Verdun
This famous battle was the longest and one of the bloodiest of WWI. -
Mexico Constitution
A new Constitution is created after the Mexican Revolution, promising dramatic economic and educational reformation. -
WWI- The US enters the war
The United States enters WWI -
WWI- Fourteen Points
The 14 Points was a statement of principles for world peace that was to created by Woodrow Wilson. -
Red Scare
In eight cities, eight bombs simultaneously exploded. In the US, the First Red Scare was because of worker/socialist revolution and political radicalism. -
WWI- Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed, which ended the war.