for the US in 1867. He bought it

so that we could get fur timber and

mineral

Samoa with Germany, for the coal

there.

what: The US taking over shops in Hawii

when: 1890's

where: Hawii

why: to gain power in the territory of Hawii

to open trade relations with Japan. In 1858 the U.S.

and Japan singed a trade agreement.

needed help. They didn't have anybody that wanted to help build and help their economy.

what: We declared war against phillipeens

when:1899

where:philipeens and the US

why: For more power recources

For more power and recources.

In Puerta Rico. For more power and

recources.

What: Panama Canal

When: 1904-1914

Where: Panama Columbia

Why:

A better way for America to get

to Japan and China.

How it effected Latin Americans:

It kept Europeans out of latin America.

1. The monroe doctrine was a US foreign policy regarding Latin American countries in 1823. It stated that further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America would be viewed as acts of aggression, requiring U.S. intervention.