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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.
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The immigration of Chinese people to America was prohibited until 1943
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A Naval officer and historian who published "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History" in 1890.
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President Cleveland opposed this and tried to restore the queen.
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The United States declared war against Spain on April 25, 1898.
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One of the last, important battles in the Spanish-American War. America came out on top
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The United States decisively won the Spanish-American War when they won this battle.
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This was the first major engagement of the Spanish-American War
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Was signed as a result of the end of the Spanish-American War. It was most favorable to America.
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This was a result of the Treaty of Paris.
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Was a result of the Treaty of Paris
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Was a result of the Treaty of Paris. Sovereignty was transferred for $20 million.
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This was spurred by the nationalism caused by the Spanish-American War
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Fighting broke out between American forces and Filipino nationalists led by Emilio Aguinaldo who sought independence rather than a change in colonial rulers.
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Dole becomes the first governor of Hawaii
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Defined President Roosevelt's leadership. Was outlined in 1901
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Though the major battles came to an end, rebels would continue to attack through guerrilla warfare until 1913.
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The Republic of Panama granted America land to use to make a canal.
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Through the use of Big Stick Diplomacy, Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize.
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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.
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Started when liberals and intellectuals began to challenge the regime of dictator Porfirio Díaz.
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This is the event that leads to the start of World War One.
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Austria blamed the Serbian government for the assassination. Led to many countries declaring war one eachother.
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Was one of the first major battles of World War One. The Germans one and the Russian Second Army was annihilated.
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This was the second major defeat of the Russian Army
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Was built by America to have a quicker passage between the Atlantic and Pacific ocean.
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Resulted in German Victory. Was part of a German offensive to knock Russia out of the war
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A German U-boat sunk a ship with many American passengers on it. Brought America into the War.
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Signed in the French town of Redonthes. Brought World War One to an end.
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A nationwide fear of communists, socialists, and anarchists after World War 1. Innocent people were jailed for their political views.
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Dictatorship in Mexico was ended.
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This attack was responsible for bringing America into World War 2
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The Chinese are allowed to immigrate to America again.
