Spanish American War
What term is best described as, "the quest for colonial empires"?
imperialism
What was the name of the group of soldiers led by Teddy Roosevelt in the Spanish American War?
Rough Riders
How many years did it take to complete the Panama Canal?
10
The extreme sense of pride in ones country is known as?
Nationalism
Who was the President of the US during WWI?
Wilson
The Spanish put down attempted rebellions and imprisoned people in reconcentration camps in what country?
Cuba
What is the term that is best described as, "the overexaggerating or misleading news stories one would see around the start of the Spanish American War"?
Yellow Journalism
Who previously attempted to dig the canal prior to the US?
France
Who was assassinated in Sarajevo that set WWI into motion?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What type of warfare was used during WWI allowing a smaller fighting force to hold off a larger fighting force?
Trench Warfare
What was the name of the ship that exploded in the Havana Harbor?
USS Maine
The Roosevelt Corollary was also referred to as what?
Gunboat Diplomacy/Big Stick Diplomacy
The Roosevelt Corollary was said to be an extension of what previous idea?
Monroe Doctrine
Great Britain and France would fight alongside what country until 1917?
Russia
How many points did Wilson bring to the Paris Peace Conference to discuss?
14
Where was the first battle of the Spanish American War fought?
Philippines/Manila Bay
What caused more death than anything during the Spanish American War and the US' expansion into Latin America?
Malaria/Yellow Fever
What two territories did the US claim in the Pacific after the Spanish American War?
Philippines and Guam
Who led the Bolshevik Revolution overthrowing Russia in 1917?
Vladimir Lenin
What is the name of the message intended for Mexico from Germany that encouraged the Mexicans to invade the US?
Zimmerman Telegram
What was the name of the "agreement" that gave Cuba its independence with strict guidelines implemented by the United States?
Platt Amendment
Who did the United States originally negotiate the Panama Canal deal with?
Colombia
What policy did Taft try to implement upon being sworn in as president?
Dollar Diplomacy
What was the name of the British passenger liner that was sunk by German Uboats (over 100 Americans were killed on board)?
Lusitania
What two countries were snubbed at the Paris Peace Conference setting the eventual stage for WWII