Vocabulary
Spanish American War
Asian Influence
Panama Canal
ETC
100

This is a policy by which stronger nations extend their economic, political or military control over weaker nations

Imperialism

100

This US Battleship was supposedly sunk by Spain

USS Maine

100

These are areas where foreign nations claim special rights and economic privileges

Spheres of Influence

100

This was that name of a 1900 nationalist uprising in China

Teddy Roosevelt

100

This group of people were against the imperialist movement

Anti-Imperialist League

200

Queen Liliuokalani was the ruler of this territory?

Hawaii

200

This was the slogan of the Spanish American War

Remember the Maine!

200

This individual crafted and promoted the Open Door Policy

John Hay
200

Mosquitoes carried infectious diseases which killed many builders of the Canal.  What two diseases did they carry?

Malaria and yellow fever

200

This individual was a strong backer of imperialism/expansionism, he is best known for his purchase of Alaska

William Seward

300

Person sent to another country by a church to spread its faith

Missionaries

300

This type of journalism sensationalized and exaggerated stories in order to gain readers and increase sales

Yellow Journalism

300

These individuals were a part of a Chinese secret society who were upset with foreign privileges and disrespect towards Chinese traditions.  They also believed that their martial arts training would make them invulnerable to bullets.

Boxers

300

Which Country controlled panama before the panamanian rebellion?

Columbia

300

This was the name of the volunteer cavalry during the Spanish American War

Rough Riders

400

This allowed the US to interfere in South/Latin America if we thought our interests were threatened?

Roosevelt Corollary

400

This Naval Commodore defeated the Spanish fleet in the Philippines in 7 hours.  He even had a chewing gum named after him.

George Dewey

400

This was a policy proposed by the US which would given equal trade to everyone in China

Open Door Policy

400

Panama is considered what type of land formation?

Isthmus

400

This individual fought for Cuban independence during the Spanish American War?

Jose Marti

500

This warned European nations not to interfere in Latin American affairs

Monroe Doctrine

500

This piece of legislature was passed and forced on the Cubans.  It gave the US  the right to intervene in Cuban affairs anytime there was a threat to their life, liberty and property.

Platt Amendment

500

This was that name of a 1900 nationalist uprising in China

Boxer Rebellion

500

What was the purpose of building the Panama Canal? What benefits did it provide?

It created a shortcut for trade ships instead of the trek around South America

500

These two individuals are historically accredited with the creation of yellow journalism?

Hearst and Pulitzer

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