In the late nineteenth century and into the early twentieth century, the United States emerged as a global empire. Place the following events in chronological order, tracing America's rise to a world power.

a. Cuba revolts against the Spanish.
b. The U.S.S. Maine sinks in Havana Harbor.
c. Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders defeat the Spanish at San Juan Hill.
d. Filipinos revolt against American occupation.
e. The Philippines receives independence.