Definitions
To have little to do with the political affairs of other nations.
Isolationism
Foraker Act
Gave Puerto Ricans only a limited say in their own affairs.
Newspapers used this style of journalism to convince the American public that Spain was responsible for the explosion of the Maine.
Yellow Journalism
This was the motto of Theodore Roosevelt, emphasizing the importance of always having a strong military.
"Speak softly and carry a big stick."
This quarterback, currently playing for the Dallas Cowboys, still has yet to reach an NFC Championship Game.
Dak Prescott
Extending national boundaries.
Expansionism
Corollary
An addition to a legal document.
Teddy Roosevelt formed this cavalry regiment prior to the Battle of San Juan Hill.
The Rough Riders
This president introduced the idea of "Dollar Diplomacy," meaning intervening in Latin America for economic purposes.
President William Taft
This quarterback has spent only one season in the NFC, yet has reached more NFC Championship games than Dak Prescott.
Tom Brady
This opened Japanese ports to American trade.
Treaty of Kanagawa
Roosevelt Corollary
Stated the US had a right to intervene in Latin America to preserve law and order; an addition to the Monroe Doctrine.
This was the nickname given to an African-American regiment during the Spanish-American War.
The Buffalo Soldiers
President Wilson's idea of only intervening in Latin America for "moral'" reasons.
Moral Diplomacy
This NHL legend once scored 92 goals in a single season, which is something Dak Prescott has never done.
Wayne Gretzky
Allowed the United States to intervene in Cuba because the US did not believe Cuba was ready for independence.
Platt Amendment
Imperialism
Policy of powerful countries seeking to control the economic and political affairs of weaker countries or regions.
This was the term used to describe Spain moving people into detention camps.
Reconcentration
President Roosevelt was responsible for this in Panama.
The Panama Canal
David Freese was the MVP of the 2011 World Series after beating this team.
The Texas Rangers
A nation whose independence is limited by another powerful country.
Protectorate
Sphere of Influence
An area where a nation had special trading privileges inside another country.
An example of a wartime _______ could be the use of detention camps and/or the explosion of the Maine.
Atrocity
These three words could be used as a clue to describe the foreign policies of Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson.
Money, Might, and Morals
This St. Louis Cardinals' third basemen is the only player in MLB history to hit two grand slams in one inning.
Fernando Tatis