Theodore Roosevelt
When did Theodore Roosevelt become president of the United States?
In 1902
When did the United States declare war against Spain?
The United States declared war on Spain on April 21st, 1898
During the Berlin conference, what did The Europeans discussed about?
During the conference, European powers discussed and negotiated their claims to different parts of Africa.
What is Annexation?
One country forcibly taking over another country’s territory
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What did Theodore Roosevelt create?
The rough riders
The fighting started in Guantanamo Bay on June 10, 1898
What is the "Scramble for Africa"?
The fast colonization of Africa by European powers who wanted their natural resources
What is a Refugee?
Someone who has fled their home country due to political struggle
What resource did Americans want from both Cuba and Hawaii?
sugar
What did Theodore Roosevelt want?
Wanted USA to become a BIG world power
What does the Yellow Journalism mean?
Rage Bait
What is the Berlin Conference?
A meeting between Europeans and the US deciding how they were going to divide Africa among each other
What does Reform mean?
change
When did Halloween become popular in the U.S?
In the late 19th century
What was the purpose for the Roosevelt Corollary aka Big Stick Diplomacy?
Purpose of this was to “protect” the United States
The Spanish knew they couldn't win against the US, So why did they still try? (1 reason)
1. Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines were all that was left their once glorious empire
2.
The dishonor of immediately surrendering would have been too much
What led to a rush to grab land in Africa, known as the "Scramble for Africa?"
Africa had many of these resources, like rubber, minerals, and cotton, which made it very valuable to European powers.
What does Resent mean?
to feel bitter or angry
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The Roosevelt Corollary aka Big Stick Diplomacy Gave USA power to use military to get involved with.....(name at least two)
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Philippines, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic
The United States declared war on Spain under what slogan?
“Remember the Maine to Hell with Spain”
What was one of the main reason behind the Berlin conference?
One of the main ideas behind the conference was that Africa was free for the taking.
What is Retribution?
Punishment or revenge
when did the roman empire start?
27 BC