War between Spain and America over territories including Cuba and the Philippines.
What is The Spanish American War
100
Island in the Pacific Ocean that was annexed in 1898
What is Hawaii
100
Required Cuba to put in their constitution the right for the United States to intervene on their behalf.
What is The Platt Amendment
100
Amendment that made the consumption, production, or sale of alcohol illegal
What is 18th amendment
200
This Commodore was responsible for opening up trade with Japan.
Who is Matthew Perry
200
A style of journalism that sensationalizes and exaggerates news. Led to American involvement in the Spanish American War.
What is yellow journalism
200
Located 60 miles off the coast of Florida, the United States became a "Guardian" to this territory after the Spanish-American War
What is Cuba
200
Volunteer cavalry made up of cowboys, athletes, lawyers, and "average Joe"
What is Rough Riders
200
The amendment that gave women the right to vote
What is 19th amendment
300
This Naval Officer became a hero after his conquest in the Philippines helped lead to the Spanish defeat. As a hero they named babies and chewing gum after him.
Who is George Dewey
300
Naval ship that exploded in Havana Harbor.
What is USS Maine
300
Originally thought to be a poor investment, this territory became very valuable because of its raw materials such as timber, furs and oil.
What is Alaska
300
Gave the United States permission to intervene in Latin American affairs
What is Roosevelt's Corollary
300
The policy that stated European countries could not interfere with Latin American affairs.
What is Monroe Doctrine
400
Filipino in charge of leading the resistance against Spain in the Philippines during the Spanish-American war.
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo
400
Rebellion in China over the presence of foreigners and spread of Christianity and influence of other cultures.
What is The Boxer Rebellion
400
Valuable port in the Pacific Ocean
What is Pearl Harbor
400
A policy that created equal and fair trade in China
What is Open Door Policy
400
This Act was in an effort to stop monopolies and make business practices equal and fair
What is Sherman Anti-Trust Act
500
Initiated Open Door Policy with China
Who is Secretary of State John Hay
500
The United States helped support a revolt in Colombia in order to gain this 10 mile property.
What is the Panama Canal
500
This was an important passage because it connected the Atlantic and the Pacific together, creating a shortcut for merchant and naval ships.
What is The Panama Canal
500
The idea/belief that Americans should spread their economy, military, and culture beyond the confines of the United States
What is Imperialism
500
This act created the centralized banking system that is still known today