Spanish American War
The explosion of this boat was blamed on the Spanish and was a cause of U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War.
What was the U.S.S. Maine?
Which president was known for Dollar Diplomacy.
Who was William Howard Taft?
A strong believer in the missionary spirit.
Who was Josiah Strong?
To expand a nation's boarders through peaceful means and agreed upon negotiation.
What is expansionism?
The President who most supported the Cuban rebels.
Who was McKinley?
This future president was the leader of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
U.S. Secretary of State responsible for the purchase Of Alaska in 1867.
Who was William Seward?
What did William Seward purchase from Russia for 7.2 million.
What Alaska?
The Mexican rebel that the United States military could not catch.
Who was "Pancho" Villa?
The United States emerged as a _____ ______ following the Spanish American War.
What was a world power?
As a famous newspaper owner, he exclaimed, "You furnish the pictures, I'll furnish the war!"
Who was William Randolph Hearst?
U.S. Commander who led U.S. forces in the Philippines during the Spanish American War.
Who was George Dewey?
The two major goals for U.S. expansion.
What were naval bases (military strength) and markets for products (economic strength)?
The country the United States first asked to build the Panama Canal.
What was Colombia?
This piece of land was found to have timber, fish, gold, and oil.
What was Alaska?
The United States gained three territories at a result of the Treaty of Pairs, 1898.
What was Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines?
She was overthrown by American sugar planters in Hawaii.
Who was Queen Liliuokalani?
The annexation of this territory following the Spanish-American War was very controversial in the United States.
What was the Philippines?
This canal connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
What was the Panama Canal?
The fighting during the Spanish American War lasted almost __ months.
What was 4?
This country became a protectorate of the United States following the Spanish-American War.
What was Cuba?
Speak softly and carry a big stick is associated with which president.
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
Those who did not believe in imperialism were known as the ...
What were the anti-imperialists?
He helped convince Japan to open its ports to American ships for trade.
Who was Mathew Perry?
The FIRST fighting in the Spanish American War took place in the __________.
What was the Philippines?