Imperialism and America
Spanish-American War
Acquiring New Lands
America as a World Power
Vocabulary
100
White business leaders forced him to changed Hawaii's constitution to grant voting rights only to wealthy landowners.
Who is King Kalakaua?
100
He made the statement: "You furnish the pictures and I'll furnish the war"
Who is William Randolph Hearst?
100
Boxer Rebellion
What is China?
100
Theodore Roosevelt won the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize for this
What is negotiating a treaty between Russia and Japan?
100
The policy of extending a nation's authority over other countries by economic, political, or military means
What is imperialism?
200
U.S. military and economic leaders pressure Hawaii to allow the United States to build this naval base.
What is Pearl Harbor?
200
This criticized President McKinley and called him "weak"
What is de Lome letter?
200
Foraker Act
What is Puerto Rico?
200
This was a conflict that U.S. military troops were not involved.
What is the Russo-Japanese War?
200
The 19th century beleif that the U.S. would inevitably expand westward to the Pacific Ocean and into Mexican territory
What is manifest destiny?
300
This United States Admiral urged the United States to construct many new battleships, transforming the nation into the world's third largest naval power.
Who is Alfred T. Mahan?
300
This is a sensational style of writing that exaggerates the news to lure readers.
What is yellow journalism?
300
Emilio Aguinaldo
What is Philippines?
300
Temporary rule by military rather than civilian authority
What is martial law?
300
A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power
What is protectorate?
400
Hawaiian queen who proposed a new constitution and wanted voting rights for natives.
Who is Queen Liluokalani?
400
This volunteer calvalry unit fought in a famous land battle near Santiago, Cuba.
What is the Rough Riders?
400
Open Door Policy
What is China?
400
The economic dealings with Nicaragua
What is dollar diplomacy?
400
The use of sensationalized and exaggerated reporting by newspapers or magazines to attract readers
What is yellow journalism?
500
The president of Hawaii who led a provisional government set up by white business owners.
Who is Sanford B. Dole?
500
Theodore Roosevelt was declared the hero of this, even though he and his units played only a minor role in its capture.
What is San Juan Hill?
500
Independence from Spain
What is Cuba?
500
The U.S. gained control of the land it needed to build the Panama Canal by doing this
What is encouraging and supporting Panamanian independence?
500
Of German descent
What is Anglo-Saxon?