Hawaii/Alaska the us purchased alaska from russia for 7.2 million dollars, gold rush starting in 1897 increased united states land mass by 20%
Gold rush 30,000-40,000 went to dawson
15,000-20,000 became prospectors looking for gold
Less than 4,000 struck gold 2.22 per 1 troy ounce of gold back then
Hawaii
In 400 ce the polynesians from the marquesas island 2,000 miles
In 1778 a european named captain james cook landed on the island
In 1791 king kamehameha came to the island and became the first king of lisa died in 1819 june 11 is king kamehameha day
How the us got involved
In 1893 the planters staged an uprising to overthrow the queen they also appealed to us armed forces for protection
Without permission from the president marines stormed the island
By this time grover cleveland was inaugurated as president
Good about hawaii travel is cheaper and safer good for economy
Bad some people think that it was stolen
The story of Taking Hawaii
Queen Liliuokalani
1838-1917
Her Dad Caesar Kapaakea was a Hawaiian Chief
Ruled Kingdom of Hawaii 1874-1894 Roosevelt Peace Prize
December 10th 1906
First President to receive Nobel Peace Prize
He received it for his ties with the Treaty of Portsmouth
The Russo-Japanese War
Asian Power One
Fought over who has control over Korea
Issues with Mexico
Tampico Affairs
America was working in Oil Fields in Tampico
Constitutional soldiers were getting to close
Us sends Naval ships as a warning
US gunboat sailed up the Panuco River
Offers 21 Gun salute
Stops for fuel when confronted by Mexican troops
Mexican soldiers take 9 U.S. soldiers into custody Pancho Villa
Born on June 5 1878
Sent to prison for harassing sister
ALmost executed
Fled to US
Starts a military force called Division del Norte
Caused Wilson to send troops to capture Villa in Mexico
Executed on June 20, 1923
Comments
Why were all your blog posts posted on December 16? You are also missing a week.