History Flashcards
What was Alaska called before the us purchased it from Russia
Russian America
Who arranged for the purchase of Alaska by the us
William H. Seward
How much did the us pay for alaska
7,200,000
What did those who thought Alaska was a frozen wasteland call the new territory
Sewards icebox
What happened on 1896 that convinced everyone that Alaska was a valuable territory
Gold was discovered
How does a territory differ from a state
They can’t vote in government
Why did it take so long for Alaska to become a state
Bc it was so far away
How far away is California from Hawaii
2,000
Who discovered Hawaii
Captain james cook
In what year did both Alaska and Hawaii become states
1959
What island near florida was fighting to gain its independence from Spain
Cuba
What happened in 1898 which made Americans angry and which led to the Spain and American war
Americans accused Spain of sinking the Maine
Who destroyed the Spanish fleet in the pacific
Admiral George Dewey
Where did this great victory take place
Philippine island
Who were the rough riders and what important battle did they fight in
A group of American soldiers San Juan hill
Who won the Spanish American war and how long did it last
America and 3 months
Which territories did the us states receive as a result of the Spanish war
Philippines Guam Puerto Rico
What is a canal
Man made waterway
What country was the first to try and build a canal across the isthmus of panama
The French
When did the Panama Canal open
1914
In 1978 what did the us agree to do with the Panama Canal
Give panama ownership in 2000
How did William gorgas help the men who built the Panama Canal
Destroyed the mosquitoes
