American Expansion
The Spanish-American War
The Treaty of Paris
American Imperialism
The U.S. as a world power
100
When a stronger country controls a weaker country.
What is imperialism?
100
This famous American led the Rough Riders in Cuba.
Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
100
The Treaty of Paris restored peace between these two countries.
What are the U.S. and Spain?
100
This amendment stated that the U.S. would not rule Cuba.
What is the Teller Amendment?
100
The two reasons that the U.S. wanted a canal through Central America...
What are military and economic reasons?
200
Many European nations established colonies on this continent (not Asia).
What is Africa?
200
The first shots of the Spanish-American war were fired here
What is the Philippines?
200
This country was freed as a result of the Treaty of Paris.
What is Cuba?
200
This group of people revolted against U.S. annexation.
Who are the Filipinos?
200
The idea that the U.S. would use force to protect its interests in Latin America.
What is the Roosevelt Corollary?
300
European countries and Japan wanted to colonize this country.
What is China?
300
The explosion of this ship led many Americans to call for war against Spain.
What is the U.S.S. Maine
300
These three territories became U.S. possessions through the Treaty of Paris.
What are Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines?
300
This revolutionary used guerrilla tactics to lead the Filipino revolt against the U.S.
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
300
This policy protected U.S. banks that loaned money to foreign countries
What is "dollar diplomacy?"
400
This U.S. President refused to annex Hawaii.
Who is President Grover Cleveland?
400
This brutal Spanish General increased American sympathy for Cuba.
Who is General Valeriano Weyler?
400
The Treaty of Paris led to arguments between these two groups.
What are imperialists and anti-imperialists?
400
The Open Door policy states...
What is: No nation has exclusive trading rights in China?
400
The U.S. refused to recognize this leader's military rule in Mexico.
Who is Victoriano Huerta?
500
Alaska is rich in these resources.
What are minerals, timber, and oil?
500
This U.S. Commodore destroyed the Spanish fleet at Manila.
Who is George Dewey?
500
This governing body approved the Treaty of Paris.
What is the U.S. Senate?
500
The four points of the Platt Amendment are...
What is: no treaties limiting independence, U.S. has the right to intervene in Cuba, Cuba cannot incur debt that it cannot afford, the U.S. can buy/lease land for naval/refueling stations?
500
This president asserted further control over Latin America as a part of Missionary Diplomacy.
Who is President Wilson?
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