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15 Cards in this Set
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" I visited the Hawaiian islands in 1778. This brought world to the attention to Hawaii." |
Captain James Cook |
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I became Queen of Hawaii in 1891. My plan was to restore power the Hawaiian monarchy but was overthrown by American business people |
Queen Lilikualani |
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I was proclaimed the president of Hawaii in 1893.I invested a lot of money in Hawaiian fruit industry |
Mathew Perry |
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I won the Noble Peace Prize for my efforts in negotiating the Treaty of Portsmouth |
Theodore Roosevelt |
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I operated in North Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. My followers and i wanted land to be returned to the native people. |
Frances "Pancha" Vila |
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I, along with Walter Reed, proved that mosquitoes caused yellow fever. Also, I was responsible for drainage projects in Cuba and Panama to eliminate the threat of yellow fever and mlaria |
Walter Reed/ William Gorgas |
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I was a dictator of Mexico from 1877 to 1910. I brought stability and foreign investments to Mexico. |
Porfirio Diaz |
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I was the publisher of New York Journal and turned it into one of the best selling newpaper |
William Randolph Hearst |
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I proved the theory that yellow fever was caused by mosquitoes. An army hospital was named after me. |
Carlos Finlay |
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I urged Cubans to fight for their independence from Spain. I founded the Cuban Revolutionary party and became one of Cuba's greatest heroes |
Jose Marti |
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I originally led the Rough Riders which helped to take Kettle and San Jan Juan Hills. I was later promoted. As a result, Theodore Roosevelt took command of the regiment. |
Leonard wood |
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I commanded the U.S. navy's Asiatic Squadron which either sank or set afire Spain's fleet in Manila Bay |
Woodrow Wilson |
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My men and I were supposed t capture Pancho Villa after he raided Columbus, New Mexico. We were never able to find him. |
John Pershing |
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I overthrew Francisco Madero for the Mexican presidency. Woodrow Wilson did not recognized my government as he believed I did not have the legitimate claim to power |
Sanford Dole |
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I led the Great White Fleet on a "World Tour" to show American strength and powers
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Rear Admiral Charles Sperry |