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Theodore Roosevelt becomes President
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Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine justified the United States intervention of the hemisphere. The Monroe doctrine however stated that the U.S. should not interfere in European affairs. In the end, both of these documents wanted to keep the United Stares isolated from war. -
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Panama Canal built
Connects the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean. It's length is 50 miles long. -
Election of Woodrow Wilson
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World War I
Began after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
German U-boat sunk the Lusitania, bringing the United States into World War I. -
"Red Scare"
Widespread fear about the spread of communism. -
Eighteenth Amendment
This Amendment prohibited alcoholic beverages in the United States. -
Nineteenth Amendment
Gave women the right to vote.
