Naval Power (jan 1, 1890 – jan 1, 1900)
Description:
Cause:1. crucial to country's ambitions of securing foreign markets and becoming a world power
Effect:
1. Congress financed construction of modern steel ships
2. acquisition of over sea islands (Samoa)
3. US had third largest navy by 1900
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1890
jan 1, 1900
~ 10 years