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The Purchase of Alaska
Russia was struggling financially and needed someone to take Alaska off their hands, so the US offered to buy it for $7.2 Million. This purchase was one of the first in Americas control of land not directly connected to the mainland country. -
The Influence of Sea Power Upon History
Book by Mahan about controlling the sea to control the world. This was an inspiration for the US to expand
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Invasion of Cuba
This was part of the Spanish-American war as the US was drawn in due to the explosion of a ship. The US was able to take Guantanamo Bay -
Open Door Policy in China
A US instilled policy in China which called for the protection of and equal trading of all countries that traded with China. This allowed the US to expand its market for industrial goods. -
Annexation of Philippines
The US helped the Philippines fight for their independence from Spain, but then were able to take have control over them afterwards. -
The Panama Canal Approval
A canal built through Panama in order to connect the two parts of the world for trade. This helped the US as they could make money from people using it, and also use it themselves to increase trade. -
Intervention in Nicaragua
US intervenes with Nicaraguas financial affairs in order to protect American investments, and sent marines in 1912. This showed how the US was using countries for monetary gain.