Vocab
when larger nations attempt to dominate and control weaker nations
What is imperialism?
The explosion of this ship increased cries to declare war on Spain
What is the USS Maine?
This future state was acquired after pineapple planters overthrew the queen
This country attempted to build the canal before the United States
What is France?
This was the name of Teddy's foreign policy
What is Big Stick Diplomacy?
What is yellow journalism?
A revolution in this country led to many people to petition the government to intervene to end reconcentration camps
What is Cuba?
This future state was purchased from Russia and was deemed as "Seward's Folly" at the time
What is Alaska?
The canal's construction started under this US President
This is the name of Taft's foreign policy
What is Dollar Diplomacy?
stated that America had the right to intervene when it felt Cuba's independence was being threatened
What is the Platt Amendment?
Besides Guam and Puerto Rico, the US gained this territory for $20 million following the conclusion of the Spanish-American War
What are the Philippines?
What is China?
The canal connected these two oceans
What are the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?
What is Moral Diplomacy?
fleet of ships sent around the world to demonstrate America's Naval strength
What is the Great White Fleet?
This organization was formed to oppose imperialism following the acquisition of US territories abroad
What is the Anti-Imperialist League?
The United States fought a bloody undeclared war with this country following the Spanish-American War
Before the canals construction, ships had to sail around the southern tip of this continent
What is South America?
Wilson continuously invaded this country in order to insure stability
What is Mexico?
foreign policy in which President Taft encouraged increased investment in foreign countries
Teddy Roosevelt formed this cavalry unit to fight in the war
What are the Rough Riders?
The United States backed a revolution against this country in order to build the Panama Canal
What is Colombia?
This animal caused many deaths while the canal was being built? (think malaria)
What are mosquitoes?
This famous person spearheaded the Anti-Imperialist League
Who is Mark Twain?