Vocabulary
This is a policy by which stronger nations extend their economic, political or military control over weaker nations
Imperialism
This US Battleship was supposedly sunk by Spain
USS Maine
These are areas where foreign nations claim special rights and economic privileges
Spheres of Influence
This was that name of a 1900 nationalist uprising in China
Teddy Roosevelt
This group of people were against the imperialist movement
Anti-Imperialist League
Queen Liliuokalani was the ruler of this territory?
Hawaii
This was the slogan of the Spanish American War
Remember the Maine!
This individual crafted and promoted the Open Door Policy
Mosquitoes carried infectious diseases which killed many builders of the Canal. What two diseases did they carry?
Malaria and yellow fever
This individual was a strong backer of imperialism/expansionism, he is best known for his purchase of Alaska
William Seward
Person sent to another country by a church to spread its faith
Missionaries
This type of journalism sensationalized and exaggerated stories in order to gain readers and increase sales
Yellow Journalism
These individuals were a part of a Chinese secret society who were upset with foreign privileges and disrespect towards Chinese traditions. They also believed that their martial arts training would make them invulnerable to bullets.
Boxers
Which Country controlled panama before the panamanian rebellion?
Columbia
This was the name of the volunteer cavalry during the Spanish American War
Rough Riders
This allowed the US to interfere in South/Latin America if we thought our interests were threatened?
Roosevelt Corollary
This Naval Commodore defeated the Spanish fleet in the Philippines in 7 hours. He even had a chewing gum named after him.
George Dewey
This was a policy proposed by the US which would given equal trade to everyone in China
Open Door Policy
Panama is considered what type of land formation?
Isthmus
This individual fought for Cuban independence during the Spanish American War?
Jose Marti
This warned European nations not to interfere in Latin American affairs
Monroe Doctrine
This piece of legislature was passed and forced on the Cubans. It gave the US the right to intervene in Cuban affairs anytime there was a threat to their life, liberty and property.
Platt Amendment
This was that name of a 1900 nationalist uprising in China
Boxer Rebellion
What was the purpose of building the Panama Canal? What benefits did it provide?
It created a shortcut for trade ships instead of the trek around South America
These two individuals are historically accredited with the creation of yellow journalism?
Hearst and Pulitzer