Ideologies
What is imperialism?
When a country expands its power and influence over foreign lands.
Name at least two facts about William McKinley?
1. The 25th president of the United States
2. Was against war with Spain
3. Was assassinated in 1901
When did the Cuban rebel again Spain?
1894
Where did the Spanish American War take place?
Cuba
What were four causes of the Spanish American War?
1. Protect investments
2. Humanitarian Aid
3. Protection from Spain
4. The destruction of the USS Maine
What is isolationism?
When a country remains apart from the affairs or interests of other groups and countries
Name at least two facts about William Randolph Hearst.
1. Owned the New York Times
2. Was in favor of war with Spain
3. Used “yellow journalism” as a way to influence the Americans to go to war with Spain
When did the USS Maine sink in Havana Harbor?
February 15th, 1898
What Cuban city became the main area of conflict?
Santiago
How did the Spanish American War affect US foreign policy?
It transitioned the US from an isolationist nation to an imperialist one.
What is expansionism?
When a country exerts power and influence over lands within the immediate territory.
Name at least three face about Theodore Roosevelt.
1. Became the 26th president of the U.S.
2. Was in favor of the Spanish American War
3. Retired as Secretary of the Navy to put together a group of fighters called the “Rough Riders"
When did the US declare war on Spain?
April 25th, 1898
Where did the Battle of Manila Bay take place?
The Philippians
What is “yellow journalism"?
Journalism that uses sensationalism and exaggeration to sell newspapers.
What were the main points of the Monroe Doctrine?
1. Europe would not colonize any more land in the Eastern Hemisphere.
2. U.S. would not interfere with countries currently occupied by European nations.
3. Any interference would be regarded as an act of war
What 5 countries did Spain control at the time of the war?
Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
When was the Battle of Manilla Bay?
April 30th, 1898
Where did the Rough Riders gain their victory?
San Juan/Kettle Hill
What is “perspective”?
a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
What is foreign policy?
The government’s policies and relationship with foreign nations.
Why did the Cubans want to rebel against Spain?
Because they were being mistreated and neglected by Spain...they were living in poverty and the people were starving.
When was the Treaty of Paris signed?
December 10, 1898
The Maine was destroyed in which harbor?
Havanah Harbor
How did journalism play a role in the Spanish American War?
Newspapers over exaggerated and speculated about the events happening in Cuba, which influenced American sympathies towards the Cubans and put pressure on the US government to go to war with Spain.