Spanish-American War
What was the Spanish-American War?
It ended Spain's colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere and secured the position of the United States as a Pacific power
what is the Panama canal?
The Panama Canal is a constructed waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans across the Isthmus of Panama.
what was the Big Stick Diplomacy?
The Big Stick Diplomacy idea is negotiating peacefully but also having strength in case things go wrong.
what was the Roosevelt Corollary of the Monroe doctrine?
The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine was used to warn European powers to not interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
Math
8(6-4)+8-6
Where did the war originate?
The war originated in the Cuban struggle for independence from Spain, which began in February 1895.
Who owns the Panama Canal?
It is owned and administered by Panama, and it is 40 miles long from shoreline to shoreline.
Why did the US use the Big Stick Diplomacy?
The U.S. used the "big stick" during "Canal Diplomacy" because of the diplomatic actions of the U.S. during the pursuit of a canal across Central America.
Roosevelt before the fame
Roosevelt previously served as the 25th vice president under President William McKinley from March, to September 1901 and as the 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900.
Facts about Keegan
His favorite artist is "The Sunflower Kid"
what were the causes of the war?
1. America's support of the ongoing struggle by Cubans and Filipinos against Spanish rule.
2. The mysterious explosion of the battleship U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor.
How long does it take to travel from one side to the other?
It takes approximately 10 hours to cross each side using ships
Other countries that were involved
Both Nicaragua and Panama featured canal-related incidents of big stick diplomacy.
Economic deals
The new deal expanded the government's role in our economy, by giving it the power to regulate previously unregulated areas of commerce.
How many kids does Mr Maffey have
3
How long did the Spanish-American War last?
It took 6 weeks which is relatively short for a war
Financial influence with the diplomacy
The diplomacy not only allowed the United States to gain financially from countries but also restrained other foreign countries from reaping any sort of financial gain.
Roosevelt's accolades
President Theodore Roosevelt was a leader of the Progressive movement, and he championed his "Square Deal" domestic policies, promThe new Deal expanded the government's role in our economy, by giving it the power to regulate previously unregulated areas of commerce. using the average citizen's fairness, breaking of trusts, regulation of railroads, and pure food and drugs.
What college has Brycen Johnson committed to?
Duke
Spanish-American war facts
Throughout this war, the Philippines were seeking independence even when they weren't in the war
More Panama Canal facts
$2 Billion in Tolls are Collected Annually from the Panama Canal
Additional info
Simultaneously threatening with the "big stick", or the military, ties in heavily with the idea of Realpolitik, which implies a pursuit of political power that resembles Machiavellian ideals.
More Facts
It asserted the right of the United States to intervene in Latin America to prevent the military involvement of other countries there.
What are Kevin Key's 2 favorite foods?
Donuts and Brownies