Build Up to the Span-Am War
Roots of Imperialism
People to Know
Yellow Journalism
General Trivia
100

In 1898, the U.S. annexed this group of islands in the Pacific Ocean.   

What is Hawaii?  

100

This term describes the use of economic, political, and military control over weaker countries.   

What is Imperialism?  

100

The author of The Influence of Sea Power Upon History; he stressed the importance of a strong navy. 

Who is Alfred Thayer Mahan? 

100

The printing of exaggerated and sensational news stories is known as what?  

What is Yellow Journalism?  
100

This iconic company was started by Steve Jobs.   

What is Apple?  

200

In April 1898, the U.S. declared war on this country. 

Who is Spain?  

200

This group of people used ideas of racial, national, and cultural superiority to justify their movement.  

Who are Imperialists?  

200

This man wrote that America needed a large amount of land to accomplish their territorial goals.  

Who is Frederick Turner?  

200

This man helped publish the New York World.  Hint: Today, a prize for journalism is given in his honor.   

Who is Joseph Pulitzer?  

200

This is the largest mammal in the world.  

What is the Blue Whale?  

300

The first major naval victory in the Spanish-American War was won near the Philippines by this U.S. Commodore. 

Who is George Dewey?   

300

Many imperialist nations wanted conquered colonies to serve as this.  

What are extractive economies?  

300

In 1867, this Secretary of State purchased the territory of Alaska from the Russians--the purchase was not well-received.  

Who is William Seward?  

300

This man helped publish the New York Journal-American. 

Who is William Randolph Hearst?  

300

This is the name of the galaxy we live in.  

What is the Milky Way?  

400

President McKinley ordered this U.S. battleship to Havana harbor to protect U.S. interests. 

What is the U.S.S. Maine?  

400

This imperialist nation had established several colonies--like Morocco--in Northern Africa.  

Who is France?  

400

In 1853, this man sailed a large naval force to Japan.  His actions helped begin U.S. trade with the Japanese.  

Who is Matthew Perry? 

400

In February 1898, a letter from the Spanish Ambassador was published by the New York Journal.  The De Lome letter insulted which U.S. President?  

Who is William McKinley?  

400

This is the national bird of the United States.  

What is the Bald Eagle?  

500

Who did U.S. journalists initially accuse of "maiming the Maine"?  

Who are the Spanish?  

500

This Hawaiian queen was in power when the U.S. annexed Hawaii in 1898.  

Who is Queen Liliuokalani?  

500

This Cuban patriot launched a war for independence against Spain in 1895.  

Who is Jose Marti?  

500

The De Lome letter fueled aggressive nationalism amongst Americans--also known as 

What is jingoism?  

500

This Netflix series takes place in Hawkins, Indiana.  

What is Stranger Things?  

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