US is Ready Flashcards
What is the US’s readiness in terms of international conflict?
The US is now ready and able to fight other nations.
What territorial gain did the US achieve in 1889?
The US gains Samoa from Britain and Germany.
How did the US settle the border dispute between Britain and Venezuela?
The US settled the border dispute by dividing gold found on the border, which made Venezuela happy and view the US as a Big Brother.
What led to the US gaining control of Hawaii?
The US gained Hawaii after Dole and US growers overthrew Queen Lili due to high McKinley tariff concerns.
Why did the US want Hawaii?
The US wanted Hawaii for Pearl Harbor.
When did Hawaii become a state?
Hawaii became a state in 1959.
What other territories did the US gain?
The US gains Midway Island, Baker Island, Johnson Island, and Wake Island.
