Significant Events
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Important People
Cause and Effect
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100
The explosion of this vessel was a viewed, by some, as a reason to declare war on Spain in 1898.
What is the U.S.S Maine?
100
In international politics, the claim by a state to exclusive or predominant control over a foreign area or territory
What is Sphere of Influence?
100
This term is used to describe people who were opposed to U.S. expansion at the end of the 19th century.
What is an Anti-Imperialist?
100
This was a group led by Theodore Roosevelt that distinguished itself during the Spanish-American War.
Who are the Rough Riders?
100
A policy in which President T. Roosevelt used military muscle several times throughout his two terms with a more subtle touch to compliment his diplomatic policies.
What is Big Stick policy?
200
This international conflict marked a turning point in U.S. history because the U.S. acquired new territories and the Spanish colonial system came to an end.
What is the Spanish American War?
200
Policy in which a stronger nation exerts control over a weaker civilization.
What is Imperialism?
200
I wrote the Influence of Sea Power upon History, which proved to be very influential for many expansionists in the 1890s and beyond.
Who is Alfred Mahan?
200
This form of media coverage exaggerated or even made up events to sell newspapers.
What is yellow journalism?
200
This policy sought to further American interests in Latin America by using the financial power of American business.
What is Dollar Diplomacy?
300
This international incident was an attempt by Chinese nationalists to keep foreign nations out of China.
What is the Boxer Rebellion?
300
A country or region that is defended and controlled by a more powerful Nation-State.
What is a protectorate?
300
I was President during the Spanish-American War and thought that Cuba should be an independent nation. I was assassinated in September of 1901.
Who is William McKinley?
300
This treaty officially ended the Spanish-American War in 1898, the United States acquired the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico.
What is the Treaty of Paris (1898)?
300
This was a major construction project in Central America that reduced travel time for ships in the Western Hemisphere.
What is the Panama Canal?
400
This principle stated that since the Monroe Doctrine (1823) prohibited European intervention in the region, the United States was justified in exercising an "international police power" in the Caribbean Sea region.
What is the Roosevelt Corollary?
400
A series of provisions that required Cuba to stay out of debt and gave the U.S. authority to intervene in Cuban affairs to maintain its independence. It also gave the U.S. the rights to establish a Naval base (Guantanamo Bay).
What is the Platt Amendment?
400
She was the last monarch in Hawaii.
Who is Queen Liliuokalani?
400
This 1823 Policy prevented European nations from establishing new colonies in the Western Hemisphere.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
400
This term refers to the strategies governments use when dealing with other countries.
What is foreign policy?
500
This book outlined the blue print for colonial expansion for the United States and gave reasons for building a strong navy in the process.
What is the Influence of Sea Power Upon History (1890)?
500
In 1899, John Hay announced this policy, which gave equal trading rights to all foreign nations in China.
What are the Open Door Policy?
500
My participation in foreign affairs forever changed what it meant to President. I was the force behind the completion of the Panama Canal, I sent out the "Great White Fleet" and help in the negotiations that ended the Russo-Japanese War.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
500
The New York Journal published the text of a letter, that claimed President McKinley was "weak", was written by this Spanish minister.
Who is Depuy de Lome?
500
This treaty ended the Russo-Japanese War in 1905.
Who is the Treaty of Portsmouth?