The belief that the United States was destined by God to expand and conquer out West
Manifest Destiny
What was the name of Teddy Roosevelts cavalry/soldiers
The Rough Riders
This territory was bought by the U.S. for 7.2 million dollars and is a U.S. state today
Alaska
Which former president coined the term "speak softly but carry a big stick" when referring to imperialism and global relations. He is also known for pushing for the construction of the Panama Canal
Theodore Roosevelt
Who was the man responsible for Japan opening its boarders for trade
Matthew Perry
The novel defending the idea that western civilization is superior to other global cultures and it is their responsibility to travel and "civilize" the uncivilized world
"The White Mans Burden"
What was the leading cause of death during the Spanish American War
Disease and Contaminated Food
This Caribbean Island is still a U.S. territory today and was obtained from Spain during the Spanish American War
Puerto Rico
Which U.S. President declared war on Spain in 1898
William McKinnley
Journalism that is based off peoples emotions to sell newspapers rather than knowing if the information is valid or not. They will put anything on a paper as long as it sells and over exaggerates events
Yellow Journalism
What was the belief called that explained, just like the belief that in the wild that organisms survive through survival of the fittest can apply to society as well. Bigger nations are just meant to swollow up smaller ones in the global "food chain".
Social Darwinism
Which ship blew up in Havana which started the Spanish American War
USS Maine
The Caribbean Island would gain independence from the U.S. following the Spanish American War but would remain under U.S. supervision
Cuba
Which Spanish general invented the concentration camp in Cuba and was so brutal he would become known as the butcher
Valeriano Weyler
What was the Chinese peasant army revolt called in which citizens fought to oppose foreign rule and influence in China
The Boxer Rebellion
What was the main purpose of the U.S. expanding into regions such as Hawaii, The Phillipines, and Puerto Rico.
Expanding global military strength and economic power
Which group of African American soldiers played a significant role in the invasion of Cuba during the war
The Buffalo Soldiers
This Pacific Island is still a U.S. territory today that played a large role at controlling interests in the Pacific Ocean
Guam
Filipino leader that fought against the U.S. to oppose imperialism in the Phillipines
Emilio Aguinaldo
The belief that by building businesses and infrastructure in Latin American countries that the U.S. was then justified to defend those interests in the region when they saw fit
Dollar Diplomacy
Which U.S. policy stated that the U.S. would use military force to protect its interests in Latin America and the Western Hemisphere as a whole
The Monroe Doctrine or the Roosevelt Corollary
Where was the treaty that would end the Spanish American War be signed
Paris
This chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean is an independent nation today. These islands saw some of the most brutal fighting amongst the natives and U.S. soldiers in the Imperial era with large death tolls
The Phillipines
Who was the last Queen of Hawaii before the U.S. invasion
Queen Liliuokalani
Aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China. Preventing any single power from monopolizing trade in the region to prevent war. What was this policy called?
Open Door Policy