Terms
This term defines when a powerful country takes control of another, usually weaker, country / territory
Imperialism
One of America's earliest "imperial" accusations, in 1867 (a territory / state)
Alaska
Which country did the US join the war to "protect?"
Cuba
The __________________________ were known as the stepping stones to China for the US.
Philippines
President of the US from 1901-1909, led the Rough Riders
Teddy Roosevelt
This term describes when a country has power over a region but not rule
Sphere of Influence
The US officially annexed this territory in 1898, but had been influencing them for decades
Hawai'i
Where did the Battle of Manila Bay take place (country)
Philippines
China was split into what (phrase) by the end of the 19th century?
Spheres of Influence
Anti-Imperialist, created the Hull House
Jane Addams
This term describe sensationalized and sometimes untrue news, which helped the US join a war against the Spanish
Yellow Journalism
The term used to mock the purchase of Alaska
Seward's Folley
What was the calvary unit led by Theodore Roosevelt called?
The Rough Riders
The US created this to protect America's economic interest in China
The Open Door Policy / Notes
President during the Spanish American War
William McKinley
The term for the duty western powers have to save other cultures / societies
White Mans Burden
This declaration set the precedent for America's involvement in Latin America.
The Monroe Doctrine
The US gained which 3 territories after the war?
The Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam
The ______________ Rebellion showed China's frustration with foreign powers.
Boxer
Leader of the Filipino Revolution against Spain and the US
Emilio Aguinaldo
This term describes what the US helped do in Hawai'i, to get rid of their government
Coup
Who was the ruler of Hawai'i, who united the kingdom in 1810?
King Kamehameha
What was the name of the ship that blew up, leading to the war against Spain?
USS Maine
Name 3 countries (not US) that had spheres of influence in China.
Russia France Britain Germany Japan
Led the Battle of Manila Bay
George Dewey