Before the 1890s
The acquisition of this territory by William Seward was considered his worst mistake that turned into a goldmine.
What is Alaska?
This explosion that was exaggerated in the media was the spark of the Spanish - American War.
What was the explosion of the USS Maine?
After the Spanish - American War, the United States acquired archipelago off the coast of China.
What is the Philippines?
This mode of foreign policy was from the most Jingoistic president at the start of the twentieth century.
What was Gun Boat Diplomacy?
Big Business, De Lome, Assassination
Who was William McKinley?
This 1823 document put up a "fence" around the Western Hemisphere.
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
This man deserves a prize in his name after his widespread success in yellow journalism.
Who was Joseph Pulitzer?
This revolutionary leader led the effort in the Philippine-American War for independence.
Who was Emilio Aguinaldo?
This president was hesitant to go to war with Spain.
Who was William McKinley?
Revolution, Roosevelt, Gateway
What is the Panama Canal?
This book written by Alfred T. Mahan, discusses America's need to expand her navy.
What is the Influence of Sea Power upon History?
The motley group known as the Rough Riders at this significant battle helped win the Spanish - American War for America.
What was the Battle of San Juan Hill?
The wording of this addition to Cuba's Constitution allowed the U.S. to have a heavy influence over its neighbor.
What was the Platt Amendment?
Ironically this president was big on busting trusts, but had no problem with monopolistic ventures in other countries.
Who was William Howard Taft?
Mickey Dugan, USS Maine, Headlines
What is Yellow Journalism?
In 1893 this ruling monarch became the last for her island nation in the Pacific.
Who was Queen Liliuokalani?
This was added to America's Declaration of War allowing the US to take control of Cuba after the Spanish - American War was over.
What was the Teller Amendment?
Those that opposed the annexation of new territory into the United States may have been considered this.
What was anti-imperialist?
This mode of foreign policy caused issues in Mexico and the Caribbean because they were not "American" enough.
What was Moral Diplomacy?
What was the Boxer Rebellion?
Many know Rudyard Kipling for his work, The Jungle Book, but most don't know him for this racist, imperialist work.
What is White Man's Burden?
A "Splendid Little War" was name for the Spanish - American War coined by this hungry Secretary of State.
Who was John Hay?
John Hay's innovation to try to improve trade with China.
What was the Open Door Policy?
The occupation of Nicaragua was done in the name of this mode of foreign policy.
What was Dollar Diplomacy?
The West, Police, Addition
What was the Roosevelt Corollary?