Imperialism
The US wanted land here for a naval base in the Pacific
The Philippines
What countries were all involved with the war.
What are the United States, Cuba, and Spain.
The United States received land in Cuba for a naval base here. It is a maximum security prison today.
What is Guantanamo Bay?
How much did the United States buy Alaska for?
7.2 million
Journalism is the exaggeration of stories to sell more newspapers.
False
How much did the United States spend to build the Panama Canal?
400 Million
How many Americans died during this war?
around 5,000
We paid $20 million for these Islands after the war
What are the Philippines.
This country sold the Philippines to the United States.
Spain
More Americans were killed by disease than they were by battle.
True
What three things make up Imperialism
Economics, Military and Political Control
What three things caused the Spanish-American War?
Imperialism, Yellow Journalism, and the USS Maine Explosion.
Besides the previously mentioned Philippines, these 2 islands/territories we received as a result of the Spanish American war.
What are Guam and Puerto Rico.
America paid this much for the Philippines.
20 Million.
The majority of the soldiers in the war were drafted.
False
Extending one country’s power over foreign countries either through military force or by gaining political or economic control
What is Imperialsim
Who are the first volunteer cavalry in the Spanish-American War. Roosevelt recruited a diverse group of cowboys, miners, law enforcement officials, and Native Americans?
Who are the Rough Riders.
Secretary of State, John Hay, called this war..
"A Splendid Little War".
What natural resources did the United Stated gain from the purcased of Alaska?
Gold, timber, salmon and coal.
After the war, Filipinos fought against the American forces.
True
Name why the United States decided to adopt a policy of imperialism in the late 19th century.
A desire to be seen as a world power.
Why did the United States get involved with Panama, and how did this benefit the United States?
The United States wanted a 2-ocean navy and a quicker way to transport goods and defend our territory. With this, the United States was able to build a canal.
Until 1946.
Imperialists wanted to control other territories to make more money. Control of new areas meant access to new resources, workers, and markets.
What is one of the U.S. Motives for Imperialism - Economic.
Hawaii was excited to be annaxed by the United States.
False