Vocabulary
The building of empires
imperialism
When did Hawaii become a possession of the U.S.?
1898
What country did the U.S. take over in Asia?
The Philippines
How did the U.S. help Puerto Rico when it took over?
The U.S. built roads, bridges and schools.
What is the 19th Amendment?
Added to the Constitution: Legally guarantees American women the right to vote.
An area within one country that is controlled by another country
sphere of influence
What kind of plantations did the U.S. benefit from in Hawaii?
Sugar
The explosion on this battleship caused the people of the U.S. to want to go to war with Spain
U.S.S. Maine
What is the downfall of Puerto Rico becoming a one-crop economy?
Puerto Rico's economy depended on selling sugar to the U.S.
How did the Spanish flu get its name?
Spain reported on the flu and people assumed that is where it started.
A group of countries that work together
alliance
How much did the U.S. pay for Alaska?
7.2 million dollars
This gave the U.S. the right to send troops into Cuba to "preserve order"
The Platt Amendment
This act angered many Puerto Ricans because it did not bring them self-government.
The Foraker Act
This act required all men between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for military service.
Selective Service Act
Not taking sides in a war
neutrality
Who was Lili'oukalani?
Former Queen of Hawaii
How long did the U.S. remain in Cuba after they invaded the island?
Four years (1898-1902)
This act gave U.S. citizenship to all Puerto Ricans that wanted it.
The Jones Act
The U.S. military strategically used what to prevent Germans from decoding messages?
Indigenous Languages
sensational news that may be exaggerated or made up
Yellow Journalism
What did people call Secretary of State William H. Seward's purchase of Alaska?
What are the two reasons why the U.S. kept control of Puerto Rico and Guam?
1. Useful naval base
2. The islands weren't ready for self-government
If someone asks you, "What is Puerto Rico?" what would you say?
It is a TERRITORY of the United States.
What was one result of Wilson's Fourteen Points?
The League of Nations was set up