Imperialism
Stronger country should extend their control through controlling weaker territories.
What is Imperialism?
A style of journalism that exaggerates the news to lure and engage reader
What is Yellow Journalism
Casualties resulted from the Philippines war
What is 10,000 death?
A Puerto Rican who stood before the House of Representative for their independence
Who is Munoz Rivera?
A canal zone, that was made in Panama and it connected the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean.
What is the Panama Canal?
Desire for military strength
Thirst for new markets
Belief in cultural superiority
What fueled American Imperialism?
US ship that was sent to rescue American on Puerto Rico, it was exploded shortly after leaving the fort.
What is the USS Maine?
Cost of Philippines war
What is $400 millions?
The act that allowed U.S. president the power to appoint Puerto Rico's governor and members of the upper house
What is Foraker Act?
"Speak softly and carry; you will go far."
What is Teddy Roosevelt's quote?
William McKinley
Who was president when Hawaii was made territory?
Jose Marti
Who launched a revolution in 1895?
The number of people volunteered to fight in the Caribbean war?
What is 125,000 Americans?
Amendment that the U.S. pushed Cuba to add onto its constitution
What is Platt Amendment?
The war between Mexico and Spain.
What is The Mexican Revolution?
The cost of Alaska
What is $7.2 million
Spain sent over General Valeriano Weyler to restore order
How did Spain responded to Cuba revolt?
A militia of cavalry and under Teddy Roosevelt command, helped out the battle in Cuba
What is Rough Riders?
A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power/country
What is protectorate?
A policy that banks have to follow, ensuring that banks don't loan money to foreign countries that the US doesn't like.
What is the dollar diplomacy?
Nickname US citizen gave to Alaska at the time
What is Seward's Icebox or Seward's folly?
A small island in the Pacific Ocean that was taken from Spanish control by the U.S.
What is Guam?
The day that Treaty of Paris was signed between the U.S. and Spain
What happened on December 10, 1898
Rebel leader that believed that the U.S. had promised Independence
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
A doctrine that was issued by President James Monroe, warning other nations to keep their influence out of Latin America.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?