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Newspaper publisher whose "yellow journalism" influenced public opinion over Cuba.
Who is William Randolph Hearst
100
The policy that established the United States as an "international police power"
What is the Roosevelt Corollary.
100
The nationalists on this island wanted independence from Spain.
What is Cuba.
100
When stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations.
What is Imperialism.
100
A grant of land in exchange for a promise to use it for a specific purpose.
What is concession.
200
This admiral led the attack on Spanish ships in the Philippines.
Who is George Dewey.
200
This policy gave the United States equal access to trading rights in China.
What is the "Open Door" policy.
200
This country was paid $25 million by the United States for having used illegal means to acquire the canal zone.
What is Colombia.
200
A pride in one's nation combined with a desire for an aggressive foreign policy.
What is Jingoism (Jingo)
200
This ship was sunk in Havanna Harbor causing many Americans to want to go to war with Spain.
What is the "Maine"
300
This "Rough Rider" later became President of the United States.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt
300
This policy of Theodore Rooevelt came from an old African proverb.
What is the "Big Stick" policy.
300
The canal across the isthmus was completed in this nation.
What is Panama.
300
an area of economic control within a foreign nation.
What is a "sphere of influence"
300
American group that rejected taking colonies because it rejected the American ideal of "liberty for all".
Who are anti-imperialists.
400
This President was known for his "Dollar Diplomacy".
Who is William Howard Taft.
400
This was the foreign affairs policy of Woodrow Wilson.
What is "Moral Diplomacy"
400
Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders made this battle a famous incident of the Spanish-American War.
What is San Juan Hill.
400
the settlement of a dispute by a person chosen to listen to both sides.
What is arbitration.
400
The three countries gained by the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War.
What are Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
500
This exiled Cuban journalist urged the United States to intervene in Cuba.
Who is Jose Marti.
500
The policy of newspaper editors to stretch the truth or sensationalize an article in order to sell more papers.
What is "Yellow Journalism"
500
This is where the Spanish-American War started when U.S. ships launched a surprise attack on Spanish ships.
What are the Philippine Islands (Manila Bay)
500
When a territory becomes part of a larger nation.
What is annex.
500
Name for republics in Latin America where American businesses controlled the economic and political interests.
What are banana republics.