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Extending a nation's power, superiority, and influence?
Imperialism
What can you call Yellow Journalism in today's terms?
Clickbait
Who was the Spanish-American War between?
Spain and the U.S.
What war did the Platt Amendment follow?
The Spanish American War
What year did Teddy Roosevelt got elected into the New York Legislature?
1882
What was the main strategic action for Imperialism?
Increase naval and military power
Which was the priority of Yellow Journalism; appeal, or factual accuracy
Appeal
What did the Americans use to make the Spanish appear cruel?
Yellow Journalism
What year was the Platt amendment introduced?
1901
What was the name of the cavalry unit he created for the Spanish-American War?
Rough Riders
This 1901 amendment allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs and maintain a naval base.
The Platt Amendment
New type of reporting was supported by the exaggeration, and built around emotional appeal
Yellow Journalism
In which two countries did the war spend the majority of it's time?
Cuba and the Philippines
What happened to the U.S. troops after the Platt Amendment
They were withdrawn from cuba
What year and how did Teddy Roosevelt become president?
1901, due to McKinley (the president before Roosevelt) being assassinated
What is the U.S. policy aimed to ensure trading rights in China for all nations equally?
Open Door Policy
Who took responsibility of the term "Yellow Journalism"?
Ervin Wardman
What did Spain pledge to do once the U.S. won the war.
They pledged to surrender authority over Cuba.
What did Cuba do with the Platt Amendment
Adopted it into their constitution
How long did the Anthracite Coal Strike last?
163 days
What were the main economic motivations for U.S. expansion in the 1890s?
Obtaining new markets and raw materials
Describe Yellow Journalism in 10 words or less
(Answers will be graded manually)
Which event led the U.S. to declare war on Spain (What and Where)
The sinking of U.S. battleship Maine in Havana Harbor
What was stated in the Platt Amendment about Cuba's restrictions and what the U.S. could do? (Name 2/4)
1) Cuba could not transfer land to any other power except for the US
2) Cuba's ability to negotiate treaties was restricted
3) The US had rights to a naval base in Cuba
4) The US has the right to intervene in Cuba to preserve its independence.
What was the reason the Roosevelt Corollary was made?
To keep European powers from interfering with Latin American countries