Elements of Foreign Relations
What is a foreign policy?
A nation's policies toward other countries.
What year did the US raised it's tax on the sugar imported from Cuba?
1894
Where was the first Spanish-American War located?
The Philippines
What day was the treaty signed on?
December 15th
Which rebels fought until their defeat in 1902?
The Philippines
What does Balance of Power means?
When one nation becomes too powerful other nations band together to protect themselves or make sure that the one nation does not over-throw them.
Who led the Cuban refugees to sail back to Cuba and begin a revolution?
Jose Marti
"Remember the ___"
Maine
What does Spain agrees to?
To give Cuba independence from Spanish rule.
Which country became US possession at the end of the S-A War?
Puerto Rico
What did the National Interest include?
Security from attack
Protecting American investment
Promoting American democracy
What does Spain attempt to do?
To end rebellion
What did Dewey destroy?
The entire Spanish fleet in Manila
How much will Spain sell the Philippines to the US for?
$20 million
Who was Pancho Villa?
A leader of the rebellion of Mexico.
America felt protected by the "____"?
2 oceans
What does Yellow journalism means?
Unbalanced, sensationalized reporting intended to sell more papers.
What about the volunteers in the Caribbean War?
They were inexperienced, poorly trained, provided with inadequate weapons, and old woolen uniforms from the Civil War.
What happens on December 10th?
US and Spain meet to discuss terms in Paris
Who is Dr. Walter Reed?
Major in the US Army Medical Corp assigned to Canal Zone.
What Constitution divides the power between Congress and the President? Name 3
Presidents negotiates treaties/Senate ratifies
Presidents commands troops/Congress pays
Congress declares war/President commands troops
What day did Congress declare war on?
April 21, 1898
How many US forces and Filipino rebels fought Spain?
11,000
What did John Hay call?
"A splendid little war"
How many years did it take to complete the Canal? Give the years.
1o years (1903-1914)