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He wrote the influence of sea power uopn history. and the inflence of sea power uopn the french revolution and empire.
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The U.S. Congress declares war on Spain.
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The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives from the U.S. and Spain. After extensive debate, the treaty is ratified by the U.S. senate on February 6, 1899. Under the treaty, the U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines.
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In the first battle between Spanish and American Forces, U.S. Commodore Dewey and his Asiatic squadron defeat the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in the Philippines.
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U.S. forces defeat the Spanish at the Battle of San Juan Heights.
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U.S. forces destroy the Spanish Fleet off Santiago Bay, Cuba.
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The Spanish surrender at Santiago.
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the U.S. and Spain sign the Protocol of Peace, ending hostilities between the two.
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U.S. troops land in Cuba.
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Hawaii becomes US Territory.
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Boxer Siege (Boxer Rebellion) of Beijing; lifted by eight allied armies. A year later Boxer Protocol signed.
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Roosevelt`s tenure as vice-president was cut short by McKinley`s asassination in September 1901. Mark Hanna lamented that "that damned cowboy is president now," giving expression to the fears of many old line Republicans.
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while he was still the governor of New York, Roosevelt cited his fondness for a West African proverb, “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” The phrase was also used later by Roosevelt to explain his relations with domestic political leaders and his approach to such issues as the regulation of monopolies and the demands of trade unions.
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The Spanish–American War begins. War is declared by the United States and Spain.
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The United States purchases the railroad from the French and rebuilds it on higher ground and with a heavier gage line. The use of the railroad proves to be the lifeline in the building of the Panama Canal. Two hundred train loads of dirt removed every day from the work sites. The railroad also transports materials and labor. In addition, the trains serve as sleeping quarters for workers and pay cars.
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A railroad specialist named John Stevens took over as chief engineer in July 1905 and immediately addressed the workforce issues by recruiting West Indian laborers.
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The Mexican Revolution begins when Madero issues the Plan of San Luis Potosí, promising democracy, federalism, agrarian reform and worker’s rights and declaring war on the Díaz regime
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The Us paid Russia 7.2 millon dollars so that president johnson can make it a state. Soon later, Alaska was without any formal government. First the area was presided over by the War Department, then the U.S. Treasury, and then the Navy Department. Finally, in 1884, Congress passed the first Organic Act, which defined Alaska as a civil and judicial district and allowed for a governor, a code of laws, and a federal court. It was passed again in 1912 by congress
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a form of American foreign policy to further its aims in Latin America and East Asia through use of its economic power by guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries
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World War I begins. China is allied with United States and Great Britain.
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Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
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Germany delcares war with Russia and France
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Battle of Ypres
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Farman MF-11 carries out first night bombing raid
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the Jones Act promised the nation eventual independence.
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Mexico remains neutral throughout World War I, despite efforts by Germany to enlist the country as an ally.
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World War I. Japan is allied with the U.S. and Great Britain.
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Allied forces capture the Hindenburg Line
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Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany abdicates
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Treaty of Versailles signed
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President Roosevelt was the first US President to visit Hawaii
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is promotion of widespread fear by a society or state about a potential rise of communism, anarchism, or radical leftism. The term is most often used to refer to two periods in the history of the United States with this name.
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Pearl Harbor- the United States declared war on Japan and entered World War II.
