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William Seward persuaded Congress to _____ Midway Island.
annex
What allowed many European counties to gain new foreign markets
imperialism
In the late 1800s, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan carved the __________.
Sphere of Influence
Who was Alaska bought by?
Russia
Who worked day and night raising funds and giving speech in support of Cuba?
Jose Marti
Belief that one race is superior over the other?
racism
Cuba Libre?
Free Cuba
How long did Spanish American War last?
4 months
Who were known as the Buffalo Soldier?
African American troops
This persons brutaul tactics pressed a revolt in Cuba. moved cuban to detention camps
This rebellion is China was against Westerners
Boxer Rebellion
Nation who's independence is limited by the control of a more powerful country
Protractorate
U.S persuaded other nations to follow an ___________ in China
Open Door Policy
Americans wanted to expand in what direction?
Westward
When did Congress declare war on Spain?
April 25, 1898
This allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuba and give the U.S. control of Naval Base
Platt Amendment
Sought to reduce influence of planters and merchants in Hawaii
Liliuokalani
What year did Congress annex Hawaii?
1898
Who compared Cuba to a ripe apple?
John Quincy Adams
What type of Journalism was used to attract readers?
Yellow Journalism
In what speech did George Washington address isolationism?
Farewell Address
President who declared war against Cuba
William McKinley
Commander of the 10th Cavalry
John J. Pershing
Theodore Roosevelt gave him secret orders for Philipines attack
George Dewey
Thomas Jefferson believed that America should not bother with foreign affairs.
isolationism