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Purchase of Alaska
America reached an agreement to purchase Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. Russia offered to sell Alaska because they were in debt from the Crimean War. -
Chinese Exclusion Act
The immigration of Chinese people to America was prohibited until 1943 -
Alfred Thayer Mahan
A Naval officer and historian who published "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History" in 1890. -
Dole Tries to get Congress to Annex Hawaii
President Cleveland opposed this and tried to restore the queen. -
Start of Spanish-American War
The United States declared war against Spain on April 25, 1898. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
One of the last, important battles in the Spanish-American War. America came out on top -
Battle of Santiago
The United States decisively won the Spanish-American War when they won this battle. -
Battle of Manila Bay
This was the first major engagement of the Spanish-American War -
Treaty of Paris
Was signed as a result of the end of the Spanish-American War. It was most favorable to America. -
Spain Renounces Claim to Cuba
This was a result of the Treaty of Paris. -
Guam and Puerto Rico is ceded to the U.S.
Was a result of the Treaty of Paris -
Sovereignty of the Philippines is transferred to the U.S.
Was a result of the Treaty of Paris. Sovereignty was transferred for $20 million. -
America annexes Hawaii
This was spurred by the nationalism caused by the Spanish-American War -
Start of the Philippine-American War
Fighting broke out between American forces and Filipino nationalists led by Emilio Aguinaldo who sought independence rather than a change in colonial rulers. -
Hawaii is Made a territory
Dole becomes the first governor of Hawaii -
Big Stick Diplomacy
Defined President Roosevelt's leadership. Was outlined in 1901 -
Aftermath of American-Philippine War
Though the major battles came to an end, rebels would continue to attack through guerrilla warfare until 1913. -
America Gets Land to Make Panama Canal
The Republic of Panama granted America land to use to make a canal. -
Nobel Peace Prize President Roosevelt
Through the use of Big Stick Diplomacy, Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize. -
Dollar Diplomacy
Taft and his bureaucrats encouraged American bankers and business men to make loans to foreign countries to further American commercial interests. Also to encourage and protect trade within Latin America and Asia. -
Start of the Spanish Civil War
Started when liberals and intellectuals began to challenge the regime of dictator Porfirio Díaz. -
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
This is the event that leads to the start of World War One. -
Austria Declares War on Serbia
Austria blamed the Serbian government for the assassination. Led to many countries declaring war one eachother. -
Battle of Tannenburg
Was one of the first major battles of World War One. The Germans one and the Russian Second Army was annihilated. -
1st Battle of Masurian Lakes
This was the second major defeat of the Russian Army -
Panama Canal Completion
Was built by America to have a quicker passage between the Atlantic and Pacific ocean. -
2nd Battle of Masurian Lakes
Resulted in German Victory. Was part of a German offensive to knock Russia out of the war -
Sinking of the Lusitania
A German U-boat sunk a ship with many American passengers on it. Brought America into the War. -
End of World War One
Signed in the French town of Redonthes. Brought World War One to an end. -
Red Scare
A nationwide fear of communists, socialists, and anarchists after World War 1. Innocent people were jailed for their political views. -
Result of the Mexican Civil War
Dictatorship in Mexico was ended. -
Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor
This attack was responsible for bringing America into World War 2 -
Repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act
The Chinese are allowed to immigrate to America again.
