American Imperialism

Was its own country until fruit growers like Dole encouraged the removal of Queen Liliokuani

Island nation that was closed off until it was opened to the US by Perry; would be an imperial power in WWII

US encouraged Open Door Policy here; today known as the world's #2 economy

Cold, barren, and in the middle of nowhere, then it was called Seward's Folly; today, it's the 49th state

Small group of island nations who voted to join the US after WWII - named for the huge trench they're next to

Island nation that used to belong to Spain. We helped them become independent only to take them over until they fought independence from US

Taken straight up from the Germans; Mr. Miller's fav Girl Scout cookies are named after this place

Caribbean nation that was once part of Spain, then America, and now is communist

Means "rich port" in Spanish - today it's part of the US, and could be the 51st state... or its own country

US purchased this popular vacation destination from Denmark for $25 million