Category 1
This term describes a country’s attempt to extend its power and way of life over other peoples.
imperialism
This American warship mysteriously exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898.
USS Maine
This type of journalism exaggerated stories to sell more newspapers.
yellow journalism
This canal helped the U.S. move ships quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Panama Canal
This policy stated that all nations could trade with China equally.
Open Door Policy
Providing food and medical care to people in need.
humanitarian aide
This letter written by a Spanish official insulted U.S. leadership and angered Americans.
de Lome Letter
He owned the New York Journal and used sensational headlines.
William Randolph
This treaty gave the U.S. control of a 10-mile-wide canal zone.
Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty
This Secretary of State proposed the Open Door Policy.
John Hay
Taking advantage of weaker peoples for profit.
exploitation
This amendment promised that the United States would not annex Cuba.
Teller Amendment
He owned the New York World and competed with Hearst.
Joseph Pulitzer
This president said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”
Theodore Roosevelt
This secret group in China opposed foreign influence.
Boxers
Some Americans opposed imperialism because it took away this from people in other lands.
liberty/freedom
Spain gave this territory to the United States in exchange for $20 million.
Philippines
Journalists exaggerated events in Cuba mainly to do this.
to sell more newspapers
This policy relied on strong military power to influence other nations.
Big Stick Policy
This violent uprising tried to remove foreigners from China.
Boxer Rebellion
Staying out of other countries’ affairs.
isolationism
He led Filipino resistance and later fought against the United States.
Emilio Aguinaldo
This war was heavily influenced by sensational reporting.
Spanish-American War
Roosevelt sent the Great White Fleet around the world to show this.
America power/strength
This policy used American money to influence Latin American countries.
Dollar Diplomacy