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United States politician who as secretary of state in 1867 arranged for the purchase of Alaska from Russia (known at the time as Seward's Folly) (1801-1872)
Who is William Henry Seward?
agreement signed by British and American leaders that stated the United States of America was a free and independent contry
What is the Treaty of Paris?
Ship canal cut across the isthmus of Panama by United States, it opened in 1915.
What is the Panama Canal?
A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power.
What is Protectorate?
Foraker Act
gave the US direct control over and power to set up a government in Puerto Rico
He believed that the future of military power lay in the navy. Wrote Influence of Seapower on History
Who is Alfred Mahan?
Monroe Doctrine
What is a foreign policy stating the western hemisphere can no longer intervene with America.
A battleship that had been sent to Havana, Cuba and was blown up in the dock at 9:40pm on February 15th, 1898. The US blamed the explosion on Cuban rebels but a true suspect was never found.
What is the USS Maine?
Yellow Journalism
Who is a journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers
speak softly and carry a big stick
Who is Roosevelt?
What is refers to Roosevelt Diplomacy, which allowed for aggressive foreign policy. "big stick" = the US Navy?
A popular leader during the Mexican Revolution. An outlaw in his youth, when the revolution started, he formed a cavalry army in the north of Mexico and fought for the rights of the landless in collaboration with Emiliano Zapata. (819)
Who is Francisco "Pancho" Villa?
Roosevelt's 1904 extension of the Monroe Doctrine, stating that the United States has the right to protect its economic interests in South And Central America by using military force
What is Roosevelt's Corollary?
Fillipino-American War
The Phillipinos used Geurilla warfare against the U.S troops to fight for their independance, the same as the U.S had used in the civil war. The U.S won.(1901)
Areas in which countries have some political and economic control but do not govern directly (ex. Europe and U.S. in China)
What is Spheres of Influence?
cuba could not make treaties with foreign power limiting independence and not borrow excessive amounts of money, allowed us to establish naval base at guantanamo bay
What is Platt Ammendment?
admiral of the united states navy and best known for his victory during the spanish - american war
Who is Commodore George Dewey?
Spanish Ambassador's letter that was illegally removed from the U.S. Mail and published by American newspapers. It criticized President McKinley in insulting terms. Used by war hawks as a pretext for war in 1898.
What is the De Lome Letter?
Pearl Harbor
What is the base in hawaii that was bombed by japan on December 7, 1941, which eagered America to enter the war?
A policy proposed by the US in 1899, under which ALL nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China.
What is Open Door Policy?
Foreign policy created under President Taft that had the U.S. exchanging financial support ($) for the right to "help" countries make decisions about trade and other commercial ventures. Basically it was exchanging money for political influence in Latin America and the Caribbean.
What is Dollar Diplomacy?
General sent by Spain to stop Cuban revolt, referred to as the "Butcher" because of harsh tactics "concentration camps, shooting civilian, ect.)
Who is Valeriano Weyler?
Created in 1898 essentially saying that the us would fight to liberate then free cuba, not colonize to control them.
What is the Teller Ammendment?
In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the U.S. supported the Cubans' fight for independence
What is the Spanish American War?
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
What is Imperialism?
Volunteer regiment of US Cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War
What is Rough Riders?