Imperialism 1
Which country did the United States fight during the Spanish-American War?
Spain
why did the United States seek to build a canal across Central America?
To make travel and trade faster
More land in the West
1800s belief that Americans had the right to spread across the continent
Manifest Destiny
What was a factor of the California Gold Rush
Westward Expansion
Who did America buy Alaska from and for how much?
Russia and 7.2 million
When Roosevelt asserted the right of the United States to intervene in Latin America to prevent the military involvement of other countries. This was known as...
Roosevelt Corollary
The policy of powerful countries seeking to control the economic and political affairs of other countries or regions.
Imperialism
What U.S. ship was supposedly sunk by Spain to start the Spanish-American War?
USS Maine
When a country is annexed what does this mean?
This country has been taken over by another.
Who owned Panama before it became independent?
Colombia
A policy of extending a nation's boundaries
Expansionism
Name ONE Territory in the Pacific that is controlled by the United States Government during or after 1898.
Guam, Philippines, Hawaii
What was President George Washington's main point when he gave his farewell address speech?
To stay neutral and Isolated from foreign affairs
What is the significance of the Monroe Doctrine?
It stated that no European nations can come into the Western Hemisphere and colonize land. If they do the United States will intervene.
A policy of staying out of world affairs
Isolationism
When Teddy Roosevelt says: "speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far".What foreign Policy is he referring to?
Big Stick Diplomacy
Roosevelt Corollary
What group of people lost their land and homes do to the concept "Manifest Destiny"
Native Americans
What is Yellow Journalism?
News Reporting, often biased or untrue, that relies on sensational stories and headlines.
An area where a nation had special trading privileges
Sphere of influence