People
This “big stick” policy man organized the Rough Riders to fight in Cuba
Teddy Roosevelt
In which country did President Roosevelt lead the operation to build a canal?
Panama
What happened to the U.S.S. Maine on February 15, 1898?
It mysteriously exploded in the harbor.
This is the colorful nickname given to sensational newspaper writing during the Spanish-American War time period
Yellow journalism
When stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations economically, politically, culturally, or militarily
Imperialism
She was the queen in Hawaii after King David Kalakaua died. When she tried to revoke American’s rights, they rebelled and her reign ended
Queen Lilioukalani
Name 2 of the 3 territories gained by the U.S. after the Spanish-American War
Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines
The Spanish-American War lasted only 4 months with minor casualties, and for this, historians have given the war this nickname
Splendid Little War
If you’re feeling especially proud of your country, one might say you have a strong sense of this
Nationalism
Central American nations dominated by U.S. business interests
Following Teddy Roosevelt’s orders, this admiral of the U.S. navy led his fleet to the Philippines to launch a surprise attack on the Spanish fleet
George Dewey
When it came to trade, many nations were drawn to this country because it had a lot of resources and markets (people)
China
The construction of this structure lasted 10 years
Panama Canal
This was the biggest problem that men working on the Panama Canal faced
Disease
This policy warned European nations from interfering with Latin American affairs
Monroe Doctrine
This imperial-minded man saw Alaska as a useful addition to U.S. territory. People in the U.S. believed his purchase was a folly
William Seward
The U.S. navy was able to swiftly defeat a Spanish fleet in this bay using the element of surprise
Manila Bay
In which months did the Spanish-American War start and end?
April & August
When one nation obtains special trading privileges in another nation, they are said to have this
a sphere of influence
This term refers to a nation’s feeling of responsibility to spread their blessings (religion, medicine, law) to uncivilized nations
Humanitarianism; White Man's Burden
This man believed a strong navy was the key to success. He even wrote a book called The Influence of Sea Power Upon History
Alfred T. Mahan
This island in the Pacific was equally split up between Germany and the U.S. after a storm sunk both nations’ waiting warships
Samoa
This battle is Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders’ claim to fame because it led to the defeat of the Spanish army in Cuba
Battle of San Juan Hill
This man owned the New York Journal newspaper
William Randolph Hearst
The U.S. established this document to allow its intervention in Cuban affairs & gave it control of the naval base at Guantanamo Bay
Platt Amendment