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America Becomes a World Power

The United States was a devastated union at the close of the Civil War. But within forty years the nation would rise from the ashes to become a unified world power. From controversial expansionism, through war in the Caribbean and...

In This Series
Expansionism

Expansionism

Opening Japan

Opening Japan

Purchasing Alaska

Purchasing Alaska

Annexing Hawaii

Annexing Hawaii

Spanish - American War

Spanish - American War

Open Door Policy

Open Door Policy

Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy