Spanish American War
The event that started the Spanish American War
The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine
US territory which was bought for 2 cents an acre and later became the 49th state of the United States
Alaska
The country that the United States bought Alaska from
Russia
President during the Spanish American War
President William McKinley
One nation controlling a smaller/weaker one with politics, money, or military
Imperialism
Year that the Spanish American War took place
1898
US territory that was ruled by Queen Liliuokalani and had to be taken by force
Hawaii
The uprising in China led by nativist asians who wanted to get rid of "foreign devils"
Boxer Rebellion
Author of the "The Influence of SeaPower Upon History"
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Extreme exaggeration used to get things accomplished
Yellow Journalism
This group took control of Suan Juan Hill
The Rough Riders
US territory that was given independence by the Teller Amendment
Cuba
The amendment that allowed the United States to stay involved in Cuban affairs and also limited Cuba's rights to make treaties
Platt Amendment
US Secretary of State who wrote the Open Door Notes
John Hay
Extreme nationalism where you will do anything possible to make your country the greatest
Jingoism
Treaty that ended the Spanish American War
Treaty of Paris
US territory located between Japan and California and was used for US shipping
Midway
The American policy that allowed all countries to have an equal opportunity to trade with China
Open Door Policy
The leader of the Filipino rebels that helped U.S. troops take over Manila
Emilio Againaldo
An area of control in a country that is influenced by a different country
Spheres of Influence
One of the reasons why the Spanish American War was so significant
1) Its was the first war influenced by the media or Yellow Journalism
2) It was the first time Americans had fought together since the Civil War
Name at least two of the territories that were given to the United States under the Treaty of Paris
Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico
Bonus 100 if they got all three of them correct
The series of Supreme Court cases that decided whether or not the people in US territories had US citizenships and full rights
Insular Cases
The United States Secretary of State that convinced the US to buy Alaska
William H. Seward
Type of military warfare used by the Filipino Resistance
Guerrilla Warfare