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The United States purchasing the Alaskan Territory from the Russian empire for $7.2 million. Considered at the time to be a massive mistake it was a beneficial deal for the US.

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President McKinley signing a law that would increase certain tariffs to protect American Manufacturing Interests from other nations exports.

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A law passed that the United States could not annex Cuba but would help them gain independence from Spain and call back troops from Cuba once they do.

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Congress in Favor of War with Spain April 25,1898

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Congress in Favor of War with Spain April 25,1898

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Following the precedent set by the Monroe Doctrine with Spain influence in the Americas. AS well as the de Lome letter and sinking of the USS Maine congress approves of war.

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On a high of nationalism the U.S. overthrew the Hawaiian Government and annexed them for use of a strategical naval base in the Spanish American War.

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Annexation of the Philippines December 10, 1898

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Annexation of the Philippines December 10, 1898

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United States paying Spain $20 million for the archipelago of the Philippines. As a show of imperialism for better trade opportunities in Asia and fear of control by other nations.

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A foreign policy establishing equal and fair trade for all countries trading with China and give support to Chinese territorial and administrative integrity.

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Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty November 18, 1903

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Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty November 18, 1903

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Agreement between Panama and the U.S. exclusive canal rights for the U.S. across the Isthmus of Panama in exchange for financial reimbursement and guarantees of protection to the nation

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An addition to the Monroe Doctrine by President Theodore Roosevelt stating the U.S. will intervene in European conflict in Latin American countries and act as a negotiation buffer.

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Great White Fleet December 16, 1907 - February 22, 1909

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Great White Fleet December 16, 1907 - February 22, 1909

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Nickname given to a group of U.S. Navy Battleships that sailed around the world by order of President Teddy Roosevelt to show off the United States Naval Power