Imperialism
A stronger nation extends its power over a weaker nation to gain resources
imperialism
battle in the Philippines, Admiral George Dewey and navy defeat Spanish
Battle of Manila Bay
Founded in 1898 to protest against the annexation of the Philippines
Anti-Imperialist League
Addition to the Monroe Doctrine, U.S. could be involved in Latin America
Roosevelt Corollary
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
expand borders
Manifest Destiny
Teddy Roosevelt leads a volunteer cavalry in battle at San Juan Hill
Rough Riders
Filipinos fight against American imperialism and twice as many die as Spanish American War
Philippine- American War
U.S. backs a revolt started by Panama rebels
Panamanian Revolution
What was the name of the era when Government became more involved peoples life?
Progressive Movement
Who wrote “The Influence of Sea Power upon History”?
Alfred Mahan
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
Wilson’s policy on waiting for an opportunity to act against the murderous activities of General Huerta in Mexico
Watchful waiting
Cabinet department created by Roosevelt to investigate corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
Social Darwinist, wrote “Our possible future, and present crisis”
Josiah Strong
exaggerated reporting
yellow journalism
a nation has influence on another nation
sphere of influence
Roosevelt sends 16 white war ships around the world
Great White Fleet
Roosevelt’s progressive reform movement
square deal