This island's fight for independence led the United States to declare war on Spain.
What is Cuba
100
This man became famous in his charge up San Juan Hill and later added a corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.
Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
100
This was over-exaggerated journalism that appealed to people's emotion instead of facts to rouse up support against the Spanish.
What is Yellow Journalism.
100
This term refers to the idea that America was meant to spread their empire from coast to coast and across the world.
What is Manifest Destiny
100
Occurring every year in New York City, the annual Thanksgiving parade boasting 3.5 million spectators is sponsored by this Department store.
What is Macy's
200
The Panama Canal was vital to US interests because it connected these two bodies of water.
What is the Panama Canal.
200
This man was a Mexican revolutionary (or bandit) that raided a US town in New Mexico to unveil the collaboration between the US and Mexican governments.
Who is Pancho Villa
200
This boat exploded in Havana Harbor officially bringing the United States into the Spanish American War.
What is the USS Maine
200
This ideology was used to justify imperialism by claiming that the Anglo-Saxon race had a responsibility to civilize the rest of the world.
What is The White Man's Burden
200
Passing away at the age of 90, Fidel Castro was succeeded by this 85 year old brother.
Who is Raul Castro.
300
This island group in Asia revolted against Spanish rule and then American rule after the Spanish American War. They would not become independent until 1946.
What is the Philippines.
300
This man wrote the book "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History" and pushed president McKinley to annex Hawaii because of its strategic location.
Who is Alfred Mahan?
300
This amendment gave the United States significant control of Cuban affairs after the Spanish American war.
What is the Platt Amendment.
300
This was a rebellion by Chinese nationalists who were attempting to rid their country of foreigners.
What is the Boxer Rebellion.
300
This eccentric singer hit the spotlight in 2008 with her hit Just Dance. Since then, she has had two other songs take the number one spot on the billboard top 40.
Who is Lady Gaga
400
This country maintained control of Panama until the United States helped Panama gain independence in 1903.
What is Colombia.
400
This man was the provisional governor of Hawaii after it was annexed by President McKinley...think pineapples...
Who is Sanford Dole.
400
Name the three countries/territories that the United States gained control of as a result of the Spanish American war.
What is Guam, Philippines, and Puerto Rico
400
This addition to a already states US policy made the United States the police force in South America.
What is the Roosevelt Corollary.
400
Established on September 18, 1947, this is the newest branch of the United States armed forces.
What is the Air force
500
This strategic island in the Pacific used for refueling is the smallest US territory and was acquired after the Spanish American War.
What is Guam
500
This general was sent into Mexico to hunt down Pancho Villa and end his revolt in Northern Mexico.
Who is John J. Pershing
500
This policy passed by the United States discouraged Spheres of influence in China and called for all nations to be able to trade in the area (especially the United States).
What is the Open Door Policy
500
This policy enacted by William Howard Taft, encouraged business and corporations to ensure loans in order to promote economic stability for American businesses abroad.
What is Dollar Diplomacy.
500
Also the name of a popular sunglasses brand, this is the second largest island in the Hawaiian Island Chain after Hawaii.