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Spanish-American War
Imperialism
Causes of the War
Effects of the War
Diplomacy
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Who did the US fight during the Spanish-American War

Spain

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Policy of extending control over weaker nations

Imperialism 

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ship that mysteriously exploded in the Havana Harbor

USS Maine

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Who won the Spanish-American War? 

The US

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What President used the "Big Stick" Diplomacy? 

Teddy Roosevelt 

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For the US to remove troops from Cuba after the Spanish-American War, they had to adopt the...

Platt Amendement 

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Island that was annexed after it's queen was overthrown and eventually became the 50th state

Hawaii 

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Sensational style of writing that exaggerates the news to lure in readers

Yellow Journalism  

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What did the US become as a result of the Spanish-American War

A world power

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What did Wilson's "Moral" Diplomacy focus on? 

spreading democracy throughout the world

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Prominent regiment of US volunteer cavalry who fought during the Spanish-American war

Rough Riders

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What does Annexation mean? 

possession taken of a piece of land or a country, usually by force or without permission:

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Why did the US help Cuba fight for their independence? 

The treatment the Cubans were receiving from Spain (concentration camps) 

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Who gained their independence from the Spanish-American War? 

Cuba

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What did Taft's "Dollar" Diplomacy focus on?  

 economic power to influence foreign countries, instead of military force.

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Territories gained from the Spanish-American War

Guam, The Philippines  Puerto Rico

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What type of leader did Hawaii have during its annexation? 

Queen (Liliuokalani)

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What investments were the US trying to protect in Cuba? 

Sugar Plantations 

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What is the Platt Amendment

The amendment established eight conditions that Cuba had to agree to before the US would withdraw its troops. These conditions included: 
  • Cuba could not enter into any international treaty that would compromise its independence. 
  • Cuba could not allow foreign powers to use the island for military purposes. 
  • Cuba would sell or lease land to the US for naval stations and coaling. 
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Who said "Speak softly and carry a big stick"? 

Teddy Roosevelt 

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Agreement that ended the Spanish-American War

Treaty of Paris

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What country did the US purchase Alaska from? 

Russia

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Name one of the two men known for yellow journalism & helped cause the Spanish-American War?

Pulitzer or Hearst

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Name the three territories the US gained as a result of the Spanish-American War. 

Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines 

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Describe the Open Door Policy? 

all nations should be granted equal trading rights w/ China