Presidents
Tallest and heaviest President prior to Barak Obama. Also the first civil governor of the Philippines.
William Taft
William Seward, secretary of State, bought "Seward's Folly" from Russian for roughly 7 million dollars. This area later became the 49th state, called...
Alaska
Which ship was sank by a Spanish mine underwater, prompting the US to declare war.
The Maine
What is sensational journalism, often based on unfounded stories written to elicit a reaction or bias public opinion.
Yellow journalism
Famous American general who conquered the islands of the Philippines from the Japanese during WWII. He promised the islanders that he would return and liberate them, and he did.
General Douglas MacArthur
Which president famously vetoed a bail-out bill helping Texas farmers; he said that the Constitution did not allow for this...he said "though the people support the GOvernment, the GOvernment ought not support the people...the friendliness and charity of our countrymen can always be relied on to relieve their fellow citizens of misfortune."
Grover Cleveland
Cuba became independent, but the US maintained control of this strategic naval base on the island.
Guantanamo Bay
Famous maritime battle during the Spanish-American War in which the US only lost 6 sailors but the Spanish lost over 400. Commodore Dewey became very famous for his courage in this battle.
Battle of Manila Bay
What act gave the people of Puerto Rico American citizenship?
The Jones Act
Who is credited for curing yellow fever?
Dr. Carlos Finlay
Which president was assassinated by an anarchist just after he won his second term; conducted a "front porch" campaign because his wife was too sick to travel.
William McKinley
Small island in the Pacific where the US has an important naval base. Japan took control of the island during WWII, but we won it back in 1944.
Guam
What group made up of cowboys, Indians, and collegiate athletes, was led by Teddy Roosevelt and volunteered for service in the army, playing a valiant part in the charge against San Juan Hill.
Rough Riders
What was Teddy Roosevelt's motto, which prompted him to send the Great White Fleet around the world in a show of strength?
"Speak softly and carry a big stick"
Who helped build the Panama Canal for the US?
William Gorgas
Who became the youngest man ever to become president? He was one of the most popular presidents of all time.
Teddy Roosevelt
What policy did Roosevelt have that prevented Europe from dissecting China into territories?
Open Door Policy
What war took place in China that targeted Westerners and Western culture?
Boxer Rebellion
What act created a privately controlled central banking system under the federal government?
Federal Reserve Act
Discovered Hawaii
James Cook
First president since John Adams to appear before Congress, signaling his aggressive attitude.
Woodrow Wilson
Famous canal built to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Panama Canal
What treaty said that Spain would cede the Philippines to the US for 20 million dollars, Cuba was independent, and Puerto Rico and Guam were territories of the US?
Treaty of Paris
What amendment guaranteed women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
Murdered 18 Americans in northern Mexico, prompting President Wilson to send 15000 troops into the country to capture him.
Pancho Villa