Imperialism
Spanish American War
After the War
TR Foreign Policy
Miscellaneous
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 became a _________ after the war
World Power
100
Teddy Roosevelt left his position as Asst. Secretary of the Navy to volunteer and fight the Spanish American War as the leader of the _____ _______
What is Rough Riders?
100
What was the De Lome Letter
Letter from Spain that made fun of our President
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.
What are the Philippines?
200
This addendum to the Monroe Doctrine, basically told European nations that if they came into South or Central America we would use military force.
What is the Roosevelt Corollary?
200
The nation that refused to sell the rights to the Isthmus of Panama to the United States.
What is Columbia?
300
New markets and military gain are reasons for _______
Imperialism
300
Theodore Roosevelt led this group of volunteer calvary up San Juan Hill.
Who are the Rough Riders?
300
Name 2 islands/territories we received as a result of the Spanish American war.
What are Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Phillippines?
300
We helped Panama gain Independence from Colombia in order to what?
Build a canal through panama
300
What three territories did the USA gain after the Spanish American War?
Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines
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
As a result of the Foraker Act, all people born in this country are considered to be citizens of the United States/
What is Puerto Rico?
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
A sensational style of writing that exaggerates the news in order to get more readers.
What is yellow journalism?
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
Define the OPEN DOOR POLICY and DOLLAR DIMPLOMACY
answers may vary
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
What does yellow journalism and the sinking of the USS Maine have in common?
Journalists used Yellow Journalism when the USS Maine exploded to give the USA reason to declare war on Spain
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