Imperialism
Spanish American War
Progressive Era
Teddy Roosevelt
Miscellaneous
100
The US wanted land here for a naval base in the Pacific.
What is Hawaii/Pearl Harbor?
100
This was the actual event that caused the United States to finally declare war on Spain.
What is the blowing up of the Maine?
100
The act/law passed that regulated the food and drug industry in the United States
What is the Pure Food & Drug Act?
100
Teddy Roosevelt left what position to volunteer and fight the Spanish American War.
What is Assistant Secretary of the Navy?
100
Mr. Burrell's favorite football team.
What is the Pittsburgh Steelers?
200
The United States wanted to make sure there was an "open door" policy in regards to this nation.
What is China?
200
One of the reasons for the Spanish American War was that we were fighting for this country's independence.
What is Cuba?
200
Known as the first progressive president.
Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
200
The president that proceeded Teddy Roosevelt
Who is President McKinley
200
What school is our football team playing today?
What is Port Neches-Groves (PNG)?
300
This nation attempted to achieve independence by going to war against the United States after the Spanish American War. (One of the claimed territories from Spain)
What are the Philippines?
300
Theodore Roosevelt led this group of volunteer cavalry up San Juan Hill.
Who are the Rough Riders?
300
Journalist that exposed corruption and wrongdoing in established institutions.
What are muckrakers?
300
Teddy Roosevelt put this system together in order to preserve nature in the United States.
What is the National Park System?
300
The university that Mr. Burrell attended
What is Sam Houston State University?
400
This nation was guaranteed its independence from Spain as a result of the Treaty of Paris 1898.
What is Cuba?
400
Of the territories we gained in the Spanish American War, name one that is still under some form of control or protection from the United States.
What is Puerto Rico?
400
This amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States.
What is the 19th amendment?
400
Give a reason as to why the Panama Canal was so important to both the United States and Teddy Roosevelt?
What is trade and being able to move the naval fleet from ocean to ocean?
400
Who are the 2 presidential candidates for the upcoming election?
Who are Kamala Harris & Donald Trump?
500
Name two reasons the United States decided to adopt a policy of imperialism in the late 19th century.
What is new economic markets, a belief in our cultural superiority, and a desire to be seen as a world power. (military reasons also)
500
Name 2 reasons why the United States was so interested in going to war with Spain.
What was Cuban independence, Imperialism, desire to have military bases, economic opportunity.
500
This muckraker wrote "The Jungle".
Who is Upton Sinclair?
500
What is this picture an example of
What is his negotiations were always backed by the threat of military force.
500
Mr. Burrell's dog's name.
Who is Daisy?