11. American Empire (1867-1914) (jan 1, 1867 – jan 1, 1914)
Description:
The US conquers and buys territory in the Caribbean and Pacific;Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Panama, Philippines, and elsewhere.
-The “industrializing” US wanted ports, raw materials and open markets for US trade.
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Date:
jan 1, 1867
jan 1, 1914
~ 47 years