U.S. Foreign Policy
U.S. Expansion and Imperialism
Key People and Quotes
Events Leading to Wars
Global Impact of Imperialism and WWI
100

This term means avoiding involvement in world affairs

What is Isolationism

100

Many Americans wanted to obtain this island country to help spread slavery.

What is Cuba

100

This person said the famous phrase, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”

Who is Theodore Roosevelt?

100

This message revealed Germany’s desire to ally with Mexico during World War I.

What is the Zimmermann Telegram?

100

Chinese immigrants came to the United States primarily for this reason

What are more jobs and a better life?

200

This term means extending political, economic, or military control over another country

What is Imperialism

200

The United States went to this nation in part to spread Christianity.

What is China

200

This person said, “You furnish the pictures and I’ll furnish the war.”

Who is William Randolph Hearst?

200

This assassination in 1914 triggered the start of World War I.

Who is Archduke Franz Ferdinand?


200

This Pacific nation became stronger as a result of Western influence.

What is Japan?

300

This term describes journalism that exploits or exaggerates events in order to attract readers

What is yellow journalism

300

These were the three main reasons the U.S. wanted to expand abroad: economic growth, prestige, and... 

What are racial theories?

300

He served as president before Theodore Roosevelt.

Who is William McKinley?

300

This amendment stated that once the U.S. won the war, Cuba would be independent.

What is the Teller Amendment?


300

As a result of this rebellion, China lost no territory but was forced to pay reparations.

What is the Boxer Rebellion?

400

This word means "to add to," usually referring to adding a territory.

What is annexation

400

The annexation (or adding) of this territory was significant because it helped the U.S. win the Spanish-American war. 

What is Hawaii

400

This person became Queen of Hawaii in 1891 and proposed a new constitution.

Who is Queen Liliuokalani?

400

Three reasons the U.S. became engaged in war with Spain were yellow journalism, the stolen letter, and...

What is the sinking of the Maine.

400

This treaty led to an increase in Chinese immigration to the United States.

What is the Burlingame Treaty?

500

The belief that white people had the duty to civilize and Christianize so-called "backward" peoples.

What is "the white man's burden"

500

U.S. involvement here marked the first time the United States helped rule another people

What is Samoa

500

This volunteer cavalry unit fought in the famous battle near Santiago, Cuba.

What are the Rough Riders

500

This Supreme Court case ruled that civil liberties may be restricted during times of national crisis.

What is Schenck v. United States?

500

This movement involved the relocation of African Americans from the southern United States to Northern cities/states.

What is the Great Migration?

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