American Imperialism
What is Imperialism?
Imperialism is the policy where stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories.
What was the name for Journalism that was exaggerated and made to give Cubans sympathy?
Yellow Journalism
What percent of all of Cuba’s Sugar was exported to the U.S.?
90%
What was the Battle of Manila Bay?
The battle of Manila bay was a battle between the U.S. Navy and the Spanish Pacific fleet and ultimately the U.S. won the battle.
What President created the Monroe Doctrine?
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President James Monroe
What was The name of the U.S. Navy group of warships built in the early 1900’s?
The Great White Fleet
Who was the man who was exiled from Cuba only to return to Cuba and start the Cuban revolution?
Jose Marti
The U.S.S Maine was in what U.S. Naval Fleet?
The Great White Fleet
Who gave the the command to open fire at the battle of Manila bay?
George Dewey
What president was shown “serving up” territories for Uncle Sam?
President William McKinley
Who was the man who ultimately ended the Hawaiian monarchy?
Stanford B. Dole
What was the ship that blew up on February 15, 1898 in the harbor of Havana?
The U.S.S Maine
What were 2 disadvantages the U.S. had in the Spanish American war?
1 Insufficient rifles
2 Poor training for military troops
Who was Emilio Aguinaldo?
Emilio Aguinaldo was a Filipino rebel leader.
What president rode a moose through water?
Theodore Roosevelt
Who was the man who urged government officials to build up the United States Navy?
Alfred T. Mahan
What was the name of the the group that Theodore Roosevelt led?
The Rough Riders
What was the treaty that ended the Spanish American war?
The Treaty of Paris
Who was John Hay?
John Hay was a U.S. Secretary of State who issues a series of pilivh statements called the open door notes
What President opposed high tariffs and supported political reform?
Grover Cleveland
Why did the U.S. annex the Hawaiian Islands?
Because most of the sugar they produced went to the U.S. and the U.S. Knew they could make a great Naval base out of Pearl Harbor.
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
The Monroe Doctrine was a document stating that any powers who tried to colonize the Americas will not be tolerated
What were three factors that influenced American Imperialism?
Global Competition, The desire for military strength, and the Thrist for new markets.
What was the Platt Amendment?
The Platt amendment was an amensment stating that Cuba could not make treaties that might limit its independence, the U.S. reserved the right to intervene in Cuba, Cuba could not go into debt that its government could not repay, and the U.S. Could buy or lease on the island fo naval stations and refueling stations.
Who was president in 1889-1893?
Benjamin Harrison