Teddy Roosevelt
He led this group of stellar athletes in an elite force known as the ______ ________
Rough Riders
The _____ ______ was an ambitious project that linked the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Panama Canal
What is imperialism?
Take over of another country/territory, usually through military/political force.
Why were the rebels in the Boxer Rebellion called Boxers?
They were martial artists.
Sensational and extravagant headlines in newspapers. Similar to "clickbait" of today.
Yellow Journalism
Which president succeeded Theodore Roosevelt?
Howard Taft
Name at least two territories relinquished by Spain after the Spanish-American War.
Guam, Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico
How are "Manifest Destiny" and Imperialism related?
Both involving spreading your country/territory further.
Why is Smedley Butler a controversial figure?
A quaker Marine who fought in many battles, and then spoke against the military and business interests.
This term refers to currency backed by both silver and gold.
Bimetalism
Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy was known as _____ ________ diplomacy.
Big Stick
Where did the Boxer Rebellion take place? (Country)
China
Victory in this war essentially place the US on the World stage as a leader.
Spanish-American War
The problem farmers faced was called, _______, or the price of their goods falling drastically.
Deflation.
When a foreign country controls trade and investments in another country, it is referred to as a "Sphere of _____".
Influence
Teddy Roosevelt won a major victory at ___ ______ Hill, where he unknowingly charged the opposing force with just 5 men.
San Juan
What event sparked the start of the Spanish-American War?
Sinking of the USS Maine.
What major export did Hawaii have access to?
Sugar
African-American Unit that fought and won key battles in the Spanish-American War.
Buffalo Soldiers
The "Boxers" in the Boxers Rebellion, often targeted this religious group.
Christians
Roosevelt took over as president after his predecessor, President __________ was assassinated.
(William) McKinley
Where was the USS Maine docked when it exploded?
Havana Bay, Cuba
Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown from her position in this territory, and consequently annexed by the US.
Hawaii
After the Boxer Rebellion, John Hay implemented an ______ _________ policy.
Open Door
What was America's Policy before becoming involved in world affairs?
Isolationism