McKinley
Who was the 25th President of the United States?
William McKinley
How long did the Spanish-American War last?
The war only lasted 16 weeks.
What role did Roosevelt play during the Spanish-American War?
He organized and led the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War.
Why was the Panama Canal built?
It was built to allow ships to travel back and forth between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans without having to sail around South America. It cut down on travel time (shortcut) and promoted trade between the U.S. and other countries (international trade).
a person who moves from their home country and settles in a new country in search of a better life
What war did McKinley declare after the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine?
Spanish-American War
Who led the Rough Riders?
Theodore Roosevelt
Who became president after McKinley's assassination?
Theodore Roosevelt
How long did it take to construct the Panama Canal?
10 Years
Where did most European immigrants enter the U.S.?
Ellis Island in New York.
What did McKinley support that involved acquiring colonies?
Imperialism
What treaty ended the Spanish-American War?
Treaty of Paris of 1898
What major construction project did Roosevelt help build?
He helped America expand by building the Panama Canal.
What two oceans does the Panama Canal connect?
Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
What was the nickname given to America because of its diverse cultures?
Melting Pot
Helped America become a world power when they started having an opinion on issues outside of the U.S.
Name one territory the U.S. gained from the war.
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
What disease affected the construction of the Panama Canal?
Malaria and yellow fever slowed down the building process.
What was one benefit of the Panama Canal for trade?
Trade, Shortcut, to help our Navy
Name one reason why people immigrated to the U.S.
Freedoms (speech and religious freedoms)
To make money because the economy was doing well in the U.S. (jobs)
Own their own land
to escape disease, famine, poverty
What was one of McKinley's goals regarding America's borders?
President McKinley wanted to expand America’s borders, and for the first time, the U.S. got involved in a war overseas.
What was one cause of the Spanish-American War?
Protection of American business interests (especially sugar plantations)
Help support Cuban rebel desire for independence from Spain
Rising tension between Spain and the United States as a result of the sinking of the U.S.S. Main in the Havana Harbor
Exaggerated news reports of events (yellow journalism)
Name one way Roosevelt helped expand America
He helped America expand by building the Panama Canal.
How much money was spent on the construction of the canal?
Millions of Dollars
It was very tough on families because often times they couldn’t afford to bring their whole family to the U.S. at the same time. Families would be separated for long periods.