Imperialism
Spanish American War
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100
The US wanted land here for a naval base in the Pacific.
What is Hawaii/Pearl Harbor?
100
This was the actual event that caused the United States to finally declare war on Spain.
What is the blowing up of the Maine?
100
The United States received land in Cuba for a naval base here. It is a prison today for suspected terrorists.
What is Guantanamo Bay?
100

This means to add territory

What is annex

100

This means extreme pride in your country

What is nationalism

200
The United States wanted to make sure there was an "open door" policy in regards to this nation.
What is China?
200
One of the reasons for the Spanish American War was that we were fighting for this country's independence.
What is Cuba?
200

We paid $20 million for these Islands after the war. We ruled here for  48 years before giving them independence

What are the Philippines?

200

This was a message from the US to Europe to stop colonizing in Latin America. 

What is the Monroe Doctrine

200

This means loyalty to one small area instead of to the whole country

What is sectionalism

300

This nation was provoked into a war with the US by having the US deliberately cross over into disputed territory

What is Mexico

300

A sensational style of writing that exaggerates the news in order to get more readers.

What is yellow journalism

300
Name 2 islands/territories we received as a result of the Spanish American war.
What are Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Phillippines?
300
In order to get the rights to the Isthmus of Panama for building a canal, TR did this controversial actiom.
What is support a Panamanian Rebellion?
300

This means taking over another country by force

What is imperialism

400
This nation was guaranteed its independence from Spain as a result of the Treaty of Paris 1898.
What is Cuba?
400
Of the territories we gained in the Spanish American War, name one that is still under some form of control or protection from the United States.
What is Puerto Rico?
400

In order to get the rights to the Isthmus of Panama for building a canal, TR did this controversial action

What is support a rebellion

400
Give 2 reasons as to why the Panama Canal was so important to both the United States and Teddy Roosevelt?
What is trade and being able to move the naval fleet from ocean to ocean?
400

This means staying out of the affairs of other countries.

What is isolationism

500
Name two reasons the United States decided to adopt a policy of imperialism in the late 19th century.
What is new economic markets, a belief in our cultural superiority, and a desire to be seen as a world power. (military reasons also)
500
Name 2 reasons why the United States was so interested in going to war with Spain.
What was Cuban independence, Imperialism, desire to have military bases, economic opportunity.
500

The goal of this policy was to attempt to protect trading rights in China.

What is the Open Door Policy

500
Teddy Roosevelt's approach to Foreign Policy was "speak softly and carry a big stick." This meant that
What is his negotiations were always backed by the threat of military force.
500
Of all the territory we acquired from 1863 until after the Spanish American War, which was NOT an island.
What is Alaska?
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