Vocabulary
What is foreign policy?
A nation's policies toward other countries.
Name one of the problems that America had during the war.
Yellow Fever, Poor Training, Old Weapons, Unsuitable Uniforms, and a Delay in getting ships.
What treaty was signed on December 15th after the Spanish-American war?
Treaty of Paris
What is the policy of extending a nation's authority over other countries by economic, political, or military means.
Imperialism
Did the U.S. get Samoa and Midway as colonies too?
Yes, they did.
What was yellow journalism?
Unbalanced reporting that had the main goal of selling more papers.
Theodore Roosevelt
What did John Hay call the Spanish-American war after it ended?
"A splendid little war"
What was one reason why the U.S. was expanding through colonies?
What was the Platt Amendment?
What was isolationism?
The policy where the U.S. avoids contact and alliances with other countries.
What was one reason why America declared war on Spain?
- The U.S.S Maine was destroyed.
- The De Lome letter
- Yellow Journalism - journalists would exaggerate events in Cuba and the Americans wanted to help the Cubans.
Which territory was sold to the U.S. for $20 million from Spain?
What did Alfred Thayer Mahan believe was needed in order for a nation to become a world power?
A strong/powerful navy.
Which colony fought the U.S. for independence until they lost in 1902?
Philippines
What is it called when one nation becomes too powerful, and other nations join together to protect themselves or to make sure they don't get over-throwed?
Balance of Power
What caused the Spanish to surrender the Philippines?
The U.S. destroyed the Spanish fleet in Manila and fought with the Filipino rebels.
Which territories did the U.S. gain after the war?
Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
Who was the spokesman for the Anti-Imperialist League?
Moorefield Storey
Did the Cubans willingly agree to the Platt Amendment?
No, Cubans were forced to agree to the Platt Amendment.
What was the idea that while citizens in each country are subject to law, the governments of nations are not subject to international laws in all cases?
International Anarchy
During the war, what gave the United States the advantage in Cuba?
They blockaded Cuba and destroyed the Spanish Fleet.
What is one thing that changes about America after the Spanish-American war ended?
-U.S. is no longer isolationist.
-U.S. enters international trade
-U.S. military and navy power grows.
Why did some people oppose the idea of colonialism?
They felt like the U.S. was based off the ideas of democracy and self-government and taking over other territories would make them a hypocrite.
What did the Platt amendment give the U.S. the right to do?
Intervene in Cuban affairs.