Imperialism and America
Spanish-American War
Acquiring New Lands
America as a World Power
Vocabulary
200

White business owners encouraged the annexation of Hawaii in pursuit of this lucrative crop.

What is sugar?

200

This treaty ended the Spanish-American War.

What is the Treaty of Paris?

200

The Boxer Rebellion occurred in this country.

What is China?

200
Theodore Roosevelt won the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize for this
What is negotiating a treaty between Russia and Japan?
200
The policy of extending a nation's authority over other countries by economic, political, or military means
What is imperialism?
400

In order to compete with other countries America had to start doing this.

What is annexing foreign territories?

400

This document criticized President McKinley and called him "weak"

What is de Lome letter?

400

The Foraker Act created a civilian government in this new US territory.

What is Puerto Rico?

400
This was a conflict that U.S. military troops were not involved.
What is the Russo-Japanese War?
400
The 19th century beleif that the U.S. would inevitably expand westward to the Pacific Ocean and into Mexican territory
What is manifest destiny?
600
This United States Admiral urged the United States to construct many new battleships, transforming the nation into the world's third largest naval power.
Who is Alfred T. Mahan?
600

This sensational style of writing exaggerates the news to lure readers and create a reaction.

What is yellow journalism?

600

Emilio Aguinaldo was a rebel leader in this US territory, eventually becoming its president.

What is the Philippines?

600
Temporary rule by military rather than civilian authority
What is martial law?
600

A country whose affairs are PARTIALLY controlled by a stronger power.

What is a protectorate?

800

U.S. military and economic leaders pressured Hawaii to allow for the construction of this naval base.

What is Pearl Harbor?

800

This volunteer cavalry unit fought in a famous land battle near Santiago, Cuba.

Who were the Rough Riders?

800
These policy statements tried to convince imperialist nations to have open trade with the United States.

What are the Open Door notes?

800
The economic dealings with Nicaragua
What is dollar diplomacy?
800
The use of sensationalized and exaggerated reporting by newspapers or magazines to attract readers
What is yellow journalism?
1000

The man who led a provisional government set up by white business owners in Hawaii.

Who is Sanford B. Dole?

1000
Theodore Roosevelt was declared the hero of this, even though he and his units played only a minor role in its capture.
What is San Juan Hill?
1000

This new nation gained independence from Spain and drafted their own Constitution in 1900.

What is Cuba?

1000
The U.S. gained control of the land it needed to build the Panama Canal by doing this
What is encouraging and supporting Panamanian independence?
1000

This term means of German descent

What is Anglo-Saxon?

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