U.S. Imperialism
Treaty of Paris
Spanish American War
Causes of War
People
100
Policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories.
What is Imperialism?
100
This country was purchased by the U.S. for $20 million as part of the treaty.
What are the Philippine Islands?
100
This war was fought in this year.
What is 1898?
100
This was the site of the concentration camps where thousands of Cubans died.
What is Cuba?
100
This Cuban poet and journalist launched a Cuban revolution in 1895.
Who is Jose Marti?
200
Idea that it is the fate of the U.S. to expand its boundaries from the East to West Coast.
What is Manifest Destiny?
200
This country in the Caribbean was given to the U.S. in this treaty.
What is Puerto Rico?
200
The explosion on the USS Maine was blamed on them.
Who are the Spanish?
200
Called President McKinley “weak” and “a bidder for the admiration of the crowd”. Greatly insulted and upset the American Public.
What is the De Lôme Letter?
200
This volunteer cavalry unit fought in a famous land battle in Cuba.
Who are the Rough Riders?
300
Idea that it is the fate of the U.S. to expand it boundaries beyond the seas.
What is New Manifest Destiny?
300
This Pacific island was given to the U.S. in this treaty.
What is Guam?
300
Known as the “The Butcher”, he established Reconcentrado or Concentration Camps in Cuba to subdue the insurrection.
Who is General Weyler?
300
Sensational style of writing, which exaggerates the news to lure and enrage readers.
What is Yellow Journalism?
300
Owner of the New York Journal that stated, “You furnish the pictures and I’ll furnish the War.”
Who is William Randolph Hearst?
400
"It is not necessary to own people to trade with them" best reflects this type of sentiment.
What is anti-Imperialism?
400
This island nation remained independent according to this treaty.
What is Cuba?
400
He launched the revolt in Cuba in 1895.
Who is José Martí?
400
This ship was supposedly blown up by the Spaniards and helped to fuel the U.S. desire for war.
What is the USS Maine?
400
He was declared the hero of the Battle of San Juan Hill, even though he and his unit played only a minor role in its capture.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
500
The expansion of the U.S. Navy and the belief that the U.S. should expand and create colonies was influenced by this man and this book.
Who is Alfred Mahan and What is 'Influence of Sea Power Upon History'?
500
This country's citizens became citizens of the U.S. in 1917.
What is Puerto Rico?
500
This legislation puts a tariff on Cuban sugar and causes economic hard times, leading to a new revolt in Cuba.
What is Wilson-Gorman Tariff?
500
Soon after it was destroyed, the U.S. declared war on Spain.
What is the USS Maine?
500
He was the naval commander who led the American forces that steamed into Manila Bay and destroyed the Spanish fleet.
Who is George Dewey?
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