The Spanish-American War
This war led to the United States acquiring Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
The Spanish-American War
Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy that emphasized the threat of force rather than its outright use.
"Big Stick" policy
The U.S. pursued this policy to open Chinese markets to American goods after the Spanish-American War.
the "open door" policy
This is the project that allowed for faster empire building
the Panama canal
This U.S. territory in the Caribbean was acquired during the Spanish-American War and remains an unincorporated territory today.
Puerto Rico
This U.S. military unit, led by Theodore Roosevelt, fought in Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
The Rough Riders
This doctrine declared that European powers should not colonize or interfere in the Western Hemisphere.
the Monroe Doctrine
These regions or "spheres of _____" were carved out by foreign nations like Japan and Russia to exploit Chinese markets and resources.
spheres of influence
Chinese Markets
The U.S. annexation of Hawaii helped establish the U.S. as a dominant power in this strategically important oceanic region.
Pacific Ocean
This group of Americans opposed U.S. imperial expansion and empire-building in 1898.
The Anti-Imperialist League
William Howard Taft’s policy of using American economic power to influence foreign affairs.
dollar diplomacy
This conflict between the U.S. and Spain marked a shift from American isolationism to empire-building.
the Spanish-American War
This cartoon based on a poem suggests it was the duty of imperial powers to spread civilization to colonized peoples.
“The White Man’s Burden”
This is the only US territory where the occupants are not granted citizenship, but rather considered US Nationals
American Samoa
The annexation of these two Pacific territories helped establish U.S. dominance in the South Pacific.
Hawaii and Samoa
This addition to the Monroe Doctrine stated that the U.S. would act as an international police power in Latin America.
the Roosevelt Corollary
This economic transformation gave American businesses the ability to produce high-quality goods at lower costs, fueling imperial ambitions
the Industrial Revolution
This was the motivation for US involvement in breaking off Panama
Canal building
The Open Door policy in China set a precedent for U.S. efforts to ensure access to these in the 20th century, particularly in the Middle East
natural resources (e.g., oil)
The sensationalist journalism style that fueled public support for the Spanish-American War.
yellow journalism
Secretary of State John Hay’s policy promoting equal trade access to China for all nations.
the Open Door notes
This country was alienated by Taft’s attempts to maintain a balance of power in East Asia, eventually leading to World War II tensions
What is Japan
This is the policy amendment to the Monroe doctrine (not the big stick policy)
The Roosevelt Corollary
The United States’ imperial ambitions and the Roosevelt Corollary laid the groundwork for these controversial 20th-century interventions in Latin America.
U.S.-backed coups and regime changes