Causes of the Spanish American War
Newspaper exaggeration used to stir public support for the war
Yellow Journalism
Where did the war officially begin?
In the Philippines.
This Amendment required the Cubans to include three provisions into their constitution which allowed the federal government to exert control over Cuba.
Platt Amendment
Commercial possibilities and trade opportunities
This act allowed the US government to establish a government in Puerto Rico
The Foraker Act
Spanish policy that placed civilians in detention camps in Cuba
Reconcentrado
What was another name for the war?
"splendid little war"
Which individuals stated that the Treaty of Paris violated the Declaration of Independence.
Anti-imperialists
These individuals brought Christianity to Asia
Missionary societies.
This Act granted citizenship to the Puerto Ricans
Jones Act of 1917
Explosion of this ship pushed us into the war with Spain
USS Maine
Who was the naval commodore who defeated the Spanish in the battle of Manila Bay?
Commodore George Dewey
What land did we acquire from Spain?
Guam, Puerto Rico and Cuba (to some degree). We bought Philippines for 20 million
This individual fought in both the Spanish America War and this war, but flipped sides in the Philippines War
Emilio Aguinaldo
These ___________ controlled the economic dealings of specific regions and trade belonging to that area in China
Spheres of Influence
This letter was intercepted in Havana and spoke despairingly about the President McKinley.
De Lome Letter
This Pilipino revolutionary fought beside the Americans to defeat the Spanish
Emillio Aguinaldo
Who was the anti-imperialist who was vehemently against the war? He was the leader of the Anti-Imperialist League
William Jennings Bryan
How long did this war last?
3 year. Ended in 1901
Which Secretary of State negotiated the "Open door policy"?
John Hay 1899
Teller Amendment
Battle of San Juan Hill
These Supreme Court cases raised the citizenship status of the conquered people.
Insular Cases (1901-1903)
When did the Philippines get its independence from us?
July 4th 1946.
What was the anti-foreign movement in China?
Boxer Rebellion