Sp/Am War
Which territory became "independent" following the war?
Cuba
Empires were a source of _____ and _______
power and pride
President at the time
Teddy
international police power
Roosevelt Corollary
How did we acquire Alaska?
bought it from Russia
What event led to declaration of war?
explosion of USS Maine
they were an opportunity for new _______
markets
nickname for the canal
highway between oceans
Taft
dollar diplomacy
How did we acquire Hawaii?
stole it from its native people
What convinced Americans to support helping the Cuban people?
yellow journalism
countries took colonies in order to "steal" their
natural resources/raw materials
the land originally belonged to the country of
Columbia
Monroe Doctrine
warned EU to stay in their hemisphere
which Spanish territory was located China?
Philippines
What did soldiers deal with during the war?
ill prepared, disease
colonies were a _________ for navies and shipping routes
Why was the canal built?
to aid shipping and navies
Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt Corollary are examples of
foreign policy
What did the Open Door Policy state?
everyone should have equal access to China
What 4 territories did we gain?
Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines
what was the US's main concern about imperialism
they were "late" to the party
explain
dollar diplomacy
encouraging investment in S. America, in order to keep Europe out
Explain how our trade relationship with Japan began.
explanation