Imperialism
A stronger nation extends its power over a weaker nation to gain resources
imperialism
a type of journalism based on extreme exaggeration and/or sensationalism
What is yellow journalism
the U.S. expanded into these areas in the late 1800s
Hawaii, Pacific Islands, Alaska
Nation that gained independence after the Spanish-American war
What is Cuba
outlawed monopolies and any organization (trusts) that restricted trade or competition
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Hawaiian Queen overthrown by Americans in Hawaii who wanted to be annexed by U.S.
Queen Liliuokalani
letter written by Spanish Minister criticizing President McKinley for allowing his newspaper to print Yellow Journalism
Delome Letter
The United States wanted a canal built through Panama for military and shipping
Panama Canal
What was the name of the man who crossed the U.S.-Mexican border and raided Columbus, New Mexico?
Pancho Villa
Gave the President the ability to protect American land
American Antiquities Act
the United States declared that it had no interest in taking control of Cuba
What is Teller Amendment
Teddy Roosevelt leads a volunteer cavalry in battle at San Juan Hill
Who are the Rough Riders
the U.S. attempted to open trade with this country before any other
What is Japan
Secret letter from the Spanish Ambassador criticizing McKinley and angered Americans
What is de Lome letter
What was the name of the era when Government became more involved peoples life?
Progressive Movement
This president supported Panama's revolt against Colombia in 1903
Who is Theodore Roosevelt
U.S. ship explodes in Cuban harbor, U.S. blame Spanish
USS Maine
A rebellion started by secret Chinese societies to rid China of “foreign devils”
Boxer Rebellion
policy of U.S. government to guarantee loans to foreign countries by Americans
What is dollar diplomacy
Cabinet department created by Roosevelt to investigate corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
Led the U.S. forces into Mexico after attacks against U.S. citizens by Mexican rebels.
Who is John J. Pershing
Increased involvement in Latin American affairs which led to greater resentment
What is the Roosevelt Corollary
the "open door policy" applied to which country?
What is China
This country was purchased for $20 million after the Spanish-American war
What is the Philippines
Roosevelt’s progressive reform movement
square deal