THE "SPLENDID" WAR
This 1898 conflict was nicknamed a "Splendid Little War" because it lasted only four months.
What is the Spanish-American War?
This motive involves the search for new markets, raw materials, and natural resources
What is Economic interest?
This Pacific island chain was annexed by the U.S. in 1898 primarily for its sugar and naval value.
What is Hawaii?
This term refers to sensationalized, exaggerated news stories used to sell papers and stir up war fever.
What is Yellow Journalism?
This 1901 amendment gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and keep a naval base there.
What is the Platt Amendment?
This ship exploded in Havana Harbor, becoming the immediate "spark" for the war.
What is the USS Maine?
This motive involves a nation's desire for prestige, power, and military refueling stations.
What is Political/Military interest?
This was the last reigning monarch of Hawaii before being overthrown by American planters.
Who is Queen Liliuokalani?
He was the owner of the New York Journal who told his photographer, "You furnish the pictures, and I'll furnish the war."
Who is William Randolph Hearst?
This Caribbean island became a U.S. territory (and remains one today) following the Treaty of Paris.
What is Puerto Rico?
This European nation was the colonial ruler of Cuba before the U.S. intervened.
Who is Spain?
This "burden" was the belief that white Westerners had a duty to "civilize" and "Christianize" other nations.
What is the White Man's Burden?
This naval base in Hawaii became a vital strategic asset for the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
What is Pearl Harbor?
He was Hearst's main rival and the publisher of the New York World.
Who is Joseph Pulitzer?
The U.S. paid $20 million to Spain for this Pacific archipelago, leading to a long and bloody insurrection.
What are the Philippines?
This future President led the "Rough Riders" during the famous charge up San Juan Hill
Who is Theodore Roosevelt
This theory applied "survival of the fittest" to human nations, justifying the domination of weaker countries.
What is Social Darwinism?
This American "Sugar King" became the first president of the Republic of Hawaii after the coup.
Who is Sanford B. Dole?
This Spanish General was nicknamed "The Butcher" by American newspapers for his brutal reconcentration camps.
Who is Valeriano Weyler?
Because the U.S. controlled their government but didn't grant full independence, Cuba became one of these.
What is a Protectorate?
This 1823 policy was cited by the U.S. as a reason to keep European powers out of the Western Hemisphere.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
To avoid being "economic colonies," American businesses needed these to sell their surplus of industrial goods.
What are foreign markets?
This 1890 tariff led American planters in Hawaii to push for annexation so they wouldn't have to pay import duties.
What is the McKinley Tariff?
This stolen letter insulted President McKinley, calling him "weak," and was published to anger the American public.
What is the De Lôme Letter?
This "Policy" was created to ensure the U.S. could trade freely with China without interference from European powers.
What is the Open Door Policy?