The Spanish American War in 1898, established American presence in the Caribbean and Central America. This war lead America to acquire several new territories from Spain. Some of these territories included Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippine Islands. The war ended with the signing of the treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898. This treaty extended the holdings of the American Empire.
The open door policy was initiated by US President McKinley, which meant that the industrialized nations would share the Chinese market. Both Japan and the European imperial powers resisted this policy until 1900, when the Boxer Rebellion started. The “Boxers” were a Chinese secret society who were against foreigners in china. European powers sent troops which
The open door policy was initiated by US President McKinley, which meant that the industrialized nations would share the Chinese market. Both Japan and the European imperial powers resisted this policy until 1900, when the Boxer Rebellion started. The “Boxers” were a Chinese secret society who were against foreigners in china. European powers sent troops which