The war that started in 1898 that began because the United States demanded Cuba's independence from Spain.
100
The First United States Volunteer Cavalry.
Rough Riders
100
A shortcut through Panama that connects the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans.
The Panama Canal
200
Imperialism
The policy by which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories.
200
Queen Liliuokalani
The Queen of Hawaii that felt planters had to much influence.
200
Chinese resentment toward foreigners attitude of cultural superiority resulted in this violent uprising in 1900
The Boxer Rebellion
300
What is a style of journalism that exaggerates and sensationalizes the news.
Yellow Journalism
300
Who is a man the dedicated his life to the Cuban struggle for independence, that planned a revolt against Spain in 1895.
Jose Marti
300
When did the final peace treaty get signed by Spain in Paris
December 1898
400
What is a amendment that gave the United States the right to intervene in Cuban affairs when there was a threat to "life, poverty, and individual liberty."
Platt Amendment
400
Luis Munoz Rivera
A man that devoted his life to obtaining self-government for Puerto Rico.
400
What happened on April 20, 1898?
President McKinley signed congressional resolution that called for Cuba's independence and demanded the withdrawal of Spanish forces.
500
Anti-Imperialist League
A group of well-known Americans that believed the USA should not deny other people the right to govern themselves.
500
What is a man who served in the U.S. navy for 40 years, wrote several books on the history of the power of the sea, and encouraged government officials to build up naval forces.
Alfred Thayer
500
What happened on July 1, 1898
U.S. troops and Rough Riders attacked San Juan Hill outside of Cuba.