Imperialism
Did America want to get involved in wars? Why?
No, They wanted to focus on rebuilding America after the civil war.
What was yellow journalism?
Over exaggerated news reports of events and sometimes fake events.
Where did the ship sink?
Harbor of Havana, Cuba.
Where was the Spanish American war fought?
Cuba and The Philippines.
What was the rally cry that spread across America after the sinking of the USS Maine?
"Remember the Maine!"
What president came up with the idea of Imperialism?
President K. Polk.
Who did the Cubans call when they rebelled against Spain?
America.
What did the Americans Think what happened to the ship?
They thought The Spanish blew up the ship.
What empire crumbled after the war?
The Spanish.
How many weeks did it take for the US to win the war?
What year did the imperialism belief continue to spread?
during the late 1800s.
What year did Cubans Rebel against Spain?
1895
When was the USS Maine sunk?
February 1898
Who was one of the main "heroes" of the war?
Theodore Roosevelt.
During the westward expansion era, what did many Americans believe?
Manifest Destiny.
What was imperialism?
Spreading American influence around the world.
Who was president During the war?
President William McKinley.
How many sailors Died?
More than 250 sailors Died.
What were the 2 "war hero" groups?
Rough Riders and Buffalo Soldiers.
Americas determination to extend its influence throughout the Pacific region soon led to what war?
Philippine-American War.
What were the 3 main focuses of imperialism?
Economy,Military,and Cultural.
What was the date that the Spanish American war started?
April 20 1898
What did some newspapers accuse Spain of doing?
In the newspaper, they accused Spain of putting mines in the harbor or planting a bomb aboard the Maine.
What countries did the US gain possession of?
Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
When did the Spanish American war end?
August 1898