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The emerging writing style of journalists which started in New York, meant to expose people and scandals-not always very accurate
What is Yellow Journalism
American Troops sent into Cuba to drive Spaniard ships out, sent by lieutenant colonel Roosevelt
Who were the Rough Riders?
The treaty between US and Japan that allowed trade between the countries, marked end of Japan's isolation
Treaty of Kanagawa
The last Hawaiian Queen before Hawaii became a state
Supreme court cases that declared the constitution did not apply in US territories
What were the Insular Cases?
The man who started yellow journalism, was expelled from Harvard
William Randolph Hearst
The battle cry from Americans after believing that Spaniards purposefully blew up The Maine, a US ship
Stated that the US would not annex Cuba after winning Spanish American War
What is the Teller Amendment?
The leader of the Filipino rebel movement against Spain and US
Who was Emilio Aguinaldo?
Mexican Regime harassed US, spark to US intervention with Mexico
What was the Tampico Incident?
The poem describing the "duty" of white males to teach the world because they were superior
What was the "White Man's Burden?"
A ship canal connecting the Caribbean sea and Pacific Ocean, opened in 1915
What is the Panama Canal?
amendment in Cuba's constitution giving the US power to intervene with Cuba
What was the Platt Amendment?
A conservative US senator who wanted to keep the US out of the league of Nations
Who was Henry Cabot Lodge?
The use of a Country's financial power to extend its international Influence
What is dollar diplomacy?
The 1900 Chinese revolt aimed to stopping foreign influence in the country
What was the Boxer rebellion?
Spanish American War
Roosevelt's foreign policy-"speak softly and carry a big stick"
What is the Big Stick Policy?
An American General who led troops to capture Pancho Villa
Who was John J. Pershing?
belligerent support of one's country; extreme nationalism
What is Jingoism?
The group who wanted America to be Isolated from foreign affairs, against creating an American Empire
What was the Anti-Imperialist League?
In 1899, made China free to trading with all countries
What was the Open Door Policy?
A treaty in 1905 between Russia and Japan ending Russo-Japanese war.
What was the Treaty of Portsmouth?
An American Naval Officer who encouraged US to strengthen the Navy and for the US to become a world power
Who was Alfred Thayer Mahan?
The purchase of what is now the state of Alaska