Imperialism & U.S. Expansion
What is imperialism?
Control by a powerful country over weaker ones
What year did the Spanish-American War take place?
1898
Who used Big Stick Diplomacy?
Theodore Roosevelt
What was the goal of the Progressive Era?
Fix social, political, and economic problems
Which amendment allowed women to vote?
19th Amendment
Why did the U.S. want overseas territories?
To gain resources, markets, and power
What happened to the USS Maine?
It exploded in Havana Harbor
What does “Speak softly and carry a big stick” mean?
Use diplomacy backed by military power
What are the Three C’s?
Control of business, consumer protection, conservation
What did the 18th Amendment do?
Banned alcohol
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
Policy saying Europe can’t colonize the Americas
Where was most of the fighting?
Cuba and the Philippines
Where is the Panama Canal?
Central America (Panama)
What did the Sherman Anti-Trust Act do?
Broke up monopolies
What was Prohibition?
Period when alcohol was illegal
How did imperialism affect other nations?
Loss of land, culture, and independence
What was Yellow Journalism?
Sensational, exaggerated news stories
Why was the Panama Canal important?
Faster trade and military travel
Who were muckrakers?
Journalists who exposed corruption
What did the 16th Amendment allow?
Income tax
How does U.S. expansion show imperialism?
The U.S. took control of overseas territories
What was the outcome of the war?
The U.S. gained territories and became a world power
How did the U.S. gain control of the canal?
Supported Panama’s independence and took control
How did reforms protect consumers or workers?
Safer food, fair work laws, or trust-busting
How did Progressive amendments expand democracy?
Gave people more rights and political power