1. The Spanish-American war is sometimes called this ____________. Because of its low death count and short length
What is the "Splendid Little War?"
100
This is the process by which one nation uses their power to involve themselves in the affairs of another.
What is Imperialism?
100
1. After the war, the U.S. turned its attention to this island archipelago. (Not Cuba).
What is the Philippines?
100
1. William H. Seward was responsible for purchasing this chunk of land. (Hint: Many people at the time thought he was making a big mistake.)
What is Alaska?
200
2. This man led the Naval assault against the Spanish in the Philippines
Who is Admiral Dewey?
200
2. This ship was destroyed, sparking exaggerated journalism and making more Americans eager for war with Spain.
What is the U.S.S. Maine?
200
This was the name given to media that used exaggeration and opinions to catch peoples' attention.
What is Yellow Journalism?
200
2. This document made it so that the U.S. was heavily involved in Cuba’s affairs after the war.
What is the Platt Amendment?
200
2. Filipinos were put on display at this event. (You need the event name and year)
What is the World's Fair- 1904
300
3. This man was the leader of the Philippine revolution and later became a leader in the Philippine-American War
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
300
3. This man was president during the Spanish-American War
Who is President McKinley?
300
This is the "scientific belief" that uses the research of a famous scientist to explain differences between people and cultures. It was often used to justify imperialism and racism.
What is Social Darwinism?
300
3. The U.S. gained these four territories as a result of the war with Spain
What are Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Cuba?
300
3. What European country was the first to attempt to build a canal in panama?
What is France?
400
4. Name one of the two journalists who used exaggerated journalism and opinions to grab reader’s attention.
Who are Joseph Pulitzer or William Randolph Hearst?
400
4. Which Spanish colony became the center issue of the Spanish-American War?
What is Cuba?
400
4. This is TR's policy that a big army/navy will speak for itself when dealing with other countries
What is Big Stick Diplomacy?
400
This famous American writer became an anti-imperialist and strongly opposed the Philippine-American war.
Who is Mark Twain?
400
4. This policy, put in play by the U.S., made it so that countries would have equal access to Chinese markets.
What is the Open-Door Policy?
500
5. This man wrote “The White Man’s Burden,” encouraging The U.S. to get more involved in the Philippines.
Who is Rudyard Kipling?
500
5. This treaty ended the Spanish-American War and made it possible for America to enter the age of imperialism.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
500
5. This term means extreme patriotism that often leads to aggressive foreign policy.
What is Jingoism?
500
5. This method was used by Americans to torture Filipinos during the Spanish-American War.
What is the water cure?
500
5. Teddy Roosevelt inspired the Panamanians to rebel against this country in order to gain access to the Panama Canal.