Spanish-American War
What US Ship was sunk in Havana Harbor prior to the war starting?
USS Maine
What year did the US anned Hawaii?
1898
When did the Panama Canal open?
August 15, 1914
What president made Roosevelts big sick policy?
Theodore Roosevelt
Around what time did yellow journalism start?
around the 1800s
When did the Spanish-American War start and end?
April 21, 1898 - December 10, 1898
Who was pushing hard for the US to add Hawaii as one of its territories?
Lorrin A. Tinurston
Where was the Panama Canal Built?
Where did the big sitck policy affect?
Latin America and the Carribean
Who started yellow journalism?
William Randolph Hearst
What territories did the US gain from the Treaty Of Paris?
Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico
Who was the Queen of Hawaii before it was annexed?
Queen Liliuokolani
What were the benifits of the panama canal?
Saved time and money by transporting cargo faster
What was the reason for the big stick policy?
The idea of negotiating peacefully but also having strength if something goes wrong.
Who was the president during yellow journalism?
William Mckinley
What future president led the rough riders into battle?
Theodore Roosevelt
Who almost allowed for the reinstallation of Queen Liliuokolani to power in Hawaii?
Grover Cleveland
How long is the panama canal?
Around 50 Miles
How did Latin America feel about the big stick policy?
They were not happy becuase they felt like America was owning them
Why was yellow journalism used?
Who was the president during the war?
William Mckinley
What were the benifits of the US having Hawaii?
It helped refuel ships and held a military base there
What country funded the construction of the panama canal?
The United States
What year did the big stick policy end?
1909
What was yellow journalism?