vocab
vocab/New Imperialism
New Imperialism
New Imperialism/Spanish-American War
Spanish-American War/debate over annexation
100

The exaggerated and sensational style of reporting used by newspapers in the late 1800s to attract readers was known as __________________.

Yellow Journalism

100

A region where a foreign nation controls economic development such as railroads and mining is referred to as a __________________.

Sphere of Influence

100

Josiah Strong was a big promoter of ________ & ________?

Anglo-saxonism and Manifest Destiny

100

What happened to the queen of Hawaii in 1891? 

She was overthrown by sugarcane plantation owners.

100

On April 19 Congress authorized "use of force" and demanded Spain do what? 

Withdraw its forces from Cuba

200

A policy of joining the business interests of a country with its diplomatic interests abroad is called _________________?

Dollar Diplomacy

200

When small groups use surprise attacks and hit-and-run tactics instead of traditional warfare, it is called __________________ warfare.

Guerrilla

200

Who said , "....is divinely commissioned to be, in a peculiar sense, his brothers keeper."

Josiah Strong

200

What happened to Hawaii in 1898?

Hawaii was annexed 

200

What happened in the Battle of Manila Bay?

The Navy destroyed the Spanish Fleet 

300

A nation that is technically independent but under the control and protection of another stronger nation is called a __________________.

Protectorate

300

The policy designed to ensure equal trading rights in China for all nations was called the __________________.

Open Door Policy

300

What was the event that lead to America growing its Navy?

In 1888, the USA became more assertive and risked war with Germany over Samoa

300

Cuban rebels did what in 1894?

Captured eastern Cuba

300

What was the militia that future president Theodore Rosevelt was apart of that invaded Cuba?

The Rough Riders

400

The right of people to govern themselves and make their own decisions is called __________________.

Autonomy

400

The political and economic domination of a stronger nation over weaker territories is known as __________________

Imperialism

400

Captain Alfred Mahon wrote a book that helped build public support for _________?

expanding the Navy

400

Yellow Journalism about Cuba's rebellion lead to less American support. True or False

false

400

What unit helped the rough riders capture key positions in Cuba?

The all black 9th & 10TH Calvary regiments

500

The belief that a nation needs to aggressively defend its interests and often use force is called __________________.

Jingoism

500

What is Anglo-Saxonism? 

ideology promoting cultural identity  superiority of western white european countries.  

500

In 1852 president Fillmore ordered Commodore Matthew Perry to what?

OPen Japan up to trade

500

What sparked America sending troops and the Navy to Cuba?

The USS Maine's explosion

500

What territories became annexed after the Spanish-American War? 

Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines  

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