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| Queen Liliuokalani overthrown in 1893 in a revolt led by John L. Stevens. Congress debate delays annexation until June 1898. Statehood granted August 1959. |
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| Purchased in 1867 by William H. Seward (Johnson's Secretary of State). Jumpstarts imperialism in America. Gains statehood in January 1959 |
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Imperialism age: William H. Seward annexes this island in 1867 (c. the time of Alaska annexation)
WWII: Battle vs. Japan on this strategic island. Turning point on the pacific theater. Exemplifies island hopping. |
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| A "Splendid Little War" in Cuba to promote Cuban independence from Spain. These short ten weeks end with boosted morale and a newfound love for imperialism. |
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| Debate over the Philippines |
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| In 1898 Emilio Aquinaldo leads a Philippine revolt against Spain and the Filipino's declare independence. This war becomes the main debate for the 1900 election McKinley vs. WJ Bryan |
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| Trade policy allowing for multiple world powers to engage in trade with China, without any one having incredible control. John Hay sends "Open Door Notes" to major European/Asian nations requesting their cooperation. |
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| Russians encroaching on Manchuria upset the Japanese. Roosevelt wins a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in negotiating the Treaty of Portsmouth. |
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| Tries to annex Hawaii in 1893 as Secretary of State (under Benjamin Harrison) but narrowly fails. |
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