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Matthew Perry takes warships to Tokyo Bay July 8 1853

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Matthew Perry takes warships to Tokyo Bay July 8 1853

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Presidency Of Grover Cleveland (Term 1)1885-1889

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Presidency Of Grover Cleveland (Term 1)1885-1889

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He filled government jobs, but those jobs were usually filled under the spoil system. He admitted he didn't do as a president.

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Jacob Riis publishes How the Other Half Lives 1890

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Jacob Riis publishes How the Other Half Lives 1890

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Presidency of Benjamin Harrison 1889- 1893

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Presidency of Benjamin Harrison 1889- 1893

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Alfred T. Mahan publishes The Influence of Sea Power 1890

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Alfred T. Mahan publishes The Influence of Sea Power 1890

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Americans overthrow Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii Jan 17 1893

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Americans overthrow Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii Jan 17 1893

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Presidency of Grover Cleveland (Term 2) 1893- 1897

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Presidency of Grover Cleveland (Term 2) 1893- 1897

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He faced the Panic of 1893

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Cuban War Of Independence Feb 24 1895- December 10 1898 

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Cuban War Of Independence Feb 24 1895- December 10 1898 

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It was against Spain

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Cuban rebels declare Cuba an independent Republic of Cuba December 10 1898

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Cuban rebels declare Cuba an independent Republic of Cuba December 10 1898

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W.E.B DuBois and other African American leaders launch the Niagara Movement 1896

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W.E.B DuBois and other African American leaders launch the Niagara Movement 1896

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Presidency of William McKinney 1897-1901

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Presidency of William McKinney 1897-1901

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U.S.S. Maine sinks in the Havana Harbor February 15 1898

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U.S.S. Maine sinks in the Havana Harbor February 15 1898

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U.S. declares war on Spain April 25 1898

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U.S. declares war on Spain April 25 1898

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Secretary of State John Hay sends note on Open Door Policy in China 1899-1900

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Secretary of State John Hay sends note on Open Door Policy in China 1899-1900

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President McKinley is assassinated September 6 1901

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President McKinley is assassinated September 6 1901

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Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt 1901-1909

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Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt 1901-1909

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American troops capture Filipino resistance leader Emilio Aguinaldo March 3 1901

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American troops capture Filipino resistance leader Emilio Aguinaldo March 3 1901

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T. Roosevelt supports passage of the New lands Reclamation Act 1903

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T. Roosevelt supports passage of the New lands Reclamation Act 1903

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This act authorized the government to commission water diversion, retention, and transmission projects in arid lands. It progressed the US and got us more control over our land. This act was really popular to us in the future when we needed a little more control over the stuff.

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Construction of the Panama Canal begins 1904

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Construction of the Panama Canal begins 1904

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Upton Sinclair publishes The Jungle 1906

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Upton Sinclair publishes The Jungle 1906

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N.A.A.C.P is an American Civil Rights program that promoted justice for the Black American Population. It is one of the more long lasting organizations which is still going on today. They host annual award shows and stuff now.

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W. Taft establishes the Children’s Bureau 1912

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W. Taft establishes the Children’s Bureau 1912

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17th Amendment requires direct election of senators April 8 1913

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17th Amendment requires direct election of senators April 8 1913

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This is known as the Currency Act and protects the economy basically. Prevents it from crashing and everyone losing all of their money. Very important and we need it. One of the best acts in my opinion.

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It lasted from 1914- 1918. It was a global conflict that basically every country was involved in. Some say Germany caused it some disagree. Lots of conflicts with countries. Will go down as one of the hugest wars ever.

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19th Amendment grants women’s suffrage 1919

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19th Amendment grants women’s suffrage 1919