Vocabulary
What is imperialism?
building an empire by founding colonies or conquering another nation
William H. Seward
arranged the purchase of Alaska
What year did the Spanish-American War commence?
1898
On what date was the canal formally opened?
August 15, 1914
Who arranged the purchase of Alaska from Russia for 7.2m.
William H. Seward
Whats dollar diplomacy?
influencing government through economic not military intervention
Liliuokalani
proposed a new constitution that would return power to monarchy
Who was the first civilian Governor General of the Philipines?
William Taft
This Spanish ruler was the first to suggest the construction of a canal.
King Charles
In what year did the US acquire the most territories?
1898
What is yellow journalism?
Journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration
Emilio Aguinaldo
he led the troops that took control of Philippine capital, Manila
Near which Cuban city did the Battle of San Juan Hill take place?
Santiago
Before the Americans built a successful canal this nation attempted to construct a trans-isthmian passage.
France
Hawaiian queen that proposed a new constitution that would provide power to the monarchy.
Liliuokalani
What is the open door policy?
stated all nations should have equal access to trade in china
John J. Pershing
a general that was sent to catch Francisco Villa
Which territory did the U.S. NOT acquire from the treaty that ended the war?
Cuba
Which US president helped the Republic of Panama gain independence and received a lease of land around the "canal zone" on which the canal was built?
Theodore Roosevelt
What became Hawaii's main export?
sugarcane
What is Boxer Rebellion?
were chinese nationalist who were angered by foreign involvement in china
Francisco "Pancho" Villa
rebel leader who killed 17 americans in New Mexico
Which amendment/treaty granted Cuban independence and recognition from both the U.S. and Spain?
Platt Amendment
Who was considered the "mastermind" behind the canal?
John Stevens
Why did the US expand to Alaska and to islands in the Pacific?
The US expanded to Alaska for resources, and to the islands in the Pacific for naval bases.