Spanish-American War
Yellow Journalism
Newspaper publishers distorted or lied about Spanish atrocities and brutality.
Natural Resources
Raw materials other countries want from other places.
Imperialism
The policy in which stronger nations expand their political, military, and economic control over weaker nations.
Panama Canal
A Waterway created to connect two oceans for a faster trade route.
Cuba
Island. Became independent but remained influenced by the US.
Rough Riders
Voluntary Calvary regiment. One of its commanders was Theodore Roosevelt.
Social Darwinism
“Survival of The Fittest”
Sphere of Influence
Area where a country has a strong economic control.
Big Stick Policy
Had to have a strong military. America had a special responsibility to ”civilize” weaker nations.
Guam
Pacific island obtained through treaty.
U.S.S Maine Explosion
On Feb 15, 1898 the ship blew up in the harbor of Havana. Helped start the war.
U.S Foreign Investments
Americans looked for new investment opportunities abroad for their excess capital.
Annexation
To join another country
Dollar Diplomacy
Puerto Rico
Caribbean territory acquired after war.
Cuba Independence
Missionary Spirit
The desire to spread Christianity and Western culture.
Protectorates
A territory that is protected by a stronger country in exchange for accepting the same state to have a say in their government decisions.
Roosevelt Corollary
If a Latin American country could not pay debt the US would take over to maintain stability.
Philippines
Islands gained after conflict with Spain.
Treaty of Paris
Agreement that ended the war. U.S gained Guam and Puerto Rico.
Military Strenght
The need for bases to protect trade and gain power.
Open Door Policy
U.S Plan for equal trade access in China.
Boxer Rebellion
Resentment arose in China against foreign influence.
Hawaii
Island group taken under American control.