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8 Cards in this Set
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Alaska
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The United States wanted the right to fish in Alaskan waters, so it purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867.
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Philippines
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By the terms of a peace treaty Spain turned over the Philippines.
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Puerto Rico
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By the terms of a peace treaty Spain turned over Puerto Rico.
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Guam
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By the terms of a peace treaty Spain turned over Guam
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Cuba
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By the terms of a peace treaty Spain turned over Cuba
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Hawaii
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American businesses in Hawaii wanted the U.S to take over the Hawaiian Islands, so in 1893 an American backed revolution overthrew the government of Queen Liliuokalani.
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Panama Canal Zone
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The United States leased the Panama Canal Zone from the government of Panama
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Panama Canal
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The Panama Canal was Completed in 1914, it was extremely important to American shipping. It subtracted 7,800 miles From the East coast and West coast of the United States.
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