Imperialism
What is Alaska?
The explosion of this warship led to the Spanish American War.
What is the USS Maine?
To build an empire by imposing political and economic control over weaker nations
What is Imperialism?
This president wanted to use money as an incentive to keep good relations with other nations.
Who is William Taft?
A government's strategy in dealing with other nations.
What is foreign policy?
This shortened the distance for military and trade vessels when travelling from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the Panama Canal?
This widespread media tactic was used to incite a war between Spain and America.
What is Yellow Journalism?
This was added to the Monroe Doctrine stating that the US had policing powers over North, Central, and South America
This was Teddy Roosevelt's statement to promote his foreign policy.
What is "Speak softly and carry a big stick"?
This cavalry unit won the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish American War.
Who are the Rough Riders?
This US president entertained the idea of Imperialism only to gain votes in the next election.
Who is William McKinley?
What did the United States acquire under the Platt Amendment?
What is Guantanamo Bay?
This nickname refers to the territory that was thought to be a "frozen wasteland".
What is Seward's Folly/Icebox?
Name one downside to building the Panama Canal.
What is~~
Pollution, harsh labor conditions, thousands of workers died from disease and landslides, millions of people displaced from their homes
A major cause of the Spanish American War that is related to William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer was
What is Yellow Journalism?
This was the United State's justification for the annexation of Hawaii.
What is- it was needed as a naval base between California and the Philippines.
This philosopher led the Cuban revolution.
Who is Jose Marti?
The United States gained Puerto Rico and Guam as a result of this document.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
Foreign policy relating to investing money into infrastructure of other nations to extend international influence.
What is Dollar Diplomacy?
A state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict.
What is neutrality?
Two reasons the United States was interested in Hawaii.
What are economic interests and a naval base?
The United States took control of these territories after the Spanish American War.
What are Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines?
These guidelines ended the Spheres of Influence in China and implemented fair trade practices.
What is the Open Door Policy?
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
This event allowed for American control over Hawaii
What is~~ a coup led by Sandford Dole to overthrow Queen Lili.