People
Who was the Commodore who opened up trade with Japan?
Who is Matthew Perry?
What is the policy by which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories.
What is Imperialism?
This amendment stated that the U.S. would not annex Cuba after the Spanish - American War?
What is the Teller Amendment
What Caribbean Island was at the center of the U.S intervention during the Spanish-American War
What is Cuba?
The policy of dealing and building relations with other nations
What is Foreign Policy?
Who was the last monarch of Hawaii before its annexation by the United States?
Who is Queen Liliuokalani?
What is the name of the war fought between Spain and the U.S. in 1898?
Spanish American War
What expanded U.S territory through the purchase of Alaska?
What is Seward's Folly?
This territory was bought by the US for $20 million
What is the Philippines?
What is Nationalism?
Who was the leader of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule?
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
Who are the American fighters that "took" San Juan Hill during the Spanish American War?
Who are the Rough Riders?
This amendment released American troops from Cuba, but the US still had control of a naval base.
What is the Platt Amendment?
What territory was purchased from Russia, and is known for its vast natural resources?
What is Alaska?
What type of journalism during the late 19th century used sensationalized news to influence public opinion?
What is Yellow Journalism?
Which newspaper reporter was known for sensationalist reporting during the Spanish-American War?
Who is William Randolph Hearst or Joseph Pulitzer ?
This belief justified extreme patriotism/nationalism, especially in warfare
What is jingoism?
What is The Treaty of Paris of 1898.
What island group was annexed by the U.S in 1898 following its overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani?
What is Hawaii?
Who wrote the "Significance of the Frontier in American History" which argued to expand pass the American frontier
Who is Frederick Jackson Turner?
Who commanded the American fleet that defeated the Spanish at Manila Bay? (The Philippines)
Who is George Dewey?
This term beliefs some races or nations were superior than others
What is Social Darwinism?
This treaty opened up relations with Japan
What is the Treaty of Kanagawa?
What territory was acquired by the U.S as a result of the Spanish American War and later became a U.S Territory?
What is Guam or Puerto Rico?
Who wrote the "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History" and what did it say?
Who is Alfred T Mahan? To be a national power, America needs to have a powerful Navy