U.S. Acquisitions
The acquisition of a territory from Russia, which was initially criticized as "Seward's Folly."
Alaska
This term describes when a larger nation takes over smaller territories.
Imperialism
The __________ rebellion was a rebellion against foreigners in China.
The Boxer Rebellion
The United States annexed _______ in 1898 due to strategic military interests and economic benefits from sugar plantations.
Hawaii
This policy aimed to ensure all nations had equal trading rights, this changed the sphere of influence by allowing other countries to trade within the spheres.
The Open Door Policy
The use of exaggerated stories to sell newspapers and make money.
It was used in the Spanish American War blaming Spain for the explosion of the U.S.S Maine.
Yellow Journalism
_________ needs to help shipwrecked sailors and allow trade to open up to America.
Japan
This amendment allowed the United States to intervene in Cuban affairs if necessary.
The Platt Amendment
This volunteer cavalry regiment, famously led by Theodore Roosevelt, became known for their charge during a key battle in the Spanish-American War.
The Rough Riders
Sphere of influence allowed special trading privileges for certain nation. Which nation is associated with "sphere of influence"?
China
A foreign policy that emphasized using the U.S. economic power and business investment to influence Latin American governments.
Dollar Diplomacy
This was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine; it allowed the U.S. to intervene in Latin American affairs.
Roosevelt Corollary
_________ and _________ were acquired from Spain after the Spanish American War.
Guam and Puerto Rico
The _________________ said that no European nation should colonize North or South America, or the U.S. Would interfere.
Monroe Doctrine
Who owned Panama before it became independent? What President wanted the Panama Canal built? What were some problems in the construction of the canal?
Colombia owned Panama before it was independent.
Teddy Roosevelt wanted the Panama Canal Built.
Some problems in the construction of the canal were malaria, yellow fever.