Vocabulary
The practice of taking over land to become a stronger nation is known as
Imperialism
The name given to President Roosevelt because of his actions against big business
Trustbuster
What was one of the causes of the Spanish-American War?
Spain's poor treatment of Cubans
What did progressives want?
They wanted reform by changing laws
Why was the Boxer Rebellion started?
To try to get the European countries out of China
An election in which people choose candidates is known as a
primary election
Which group of workers in Pennsylvania were striking and received help from President Roosevelt?
Miners
After the Spanish-American War, this place became a part of American territory
Puerto Rico
What is a muckraker?
Someone who exposes corruption and social problems by writing about it publicly
What did the Boxers want?
To gain control of their country, China
To reject a bill or a law means to
refuse to accept
Roosevelt's policy that meant the US would try to settle issues peacefully and only if necessary would use military force
Big Stick Policy
Even though Spain said they would stop fighting, what did President McKinley do anyway?
He sent the military to Cuba
A foreign policy that allowed free and open trade with China is known as
The Open Door policy
In 1900, Hawaii became a territory of what country?
The United States
The practice of giving voters the right to approve or not approve bills is known as
referendum
This person split the Republican vote with Roosevelt in 1912
William Taft
After the Spanish-American War, what happened to Cuba?
They became an independent country
What were some things the United States helped Cuba with?
To build roads and set up a modern education system
The Panama Canal connected these two oceans.
The Atlantic and the Pacific
The power citizens have to suggest new laws is known as
Initiative
Since Roosevelt cared deeply about nature and the environment, he tried to protect ______ ________ by preserving land and creating departments to protect the environment.
natural resources
What ship exploded in Cuba that set off the war?
The USS Maine
What did European countries start to do in China?
They set up their own courts and governments in China
What did the 16th amendment allow the government to do?
Collect income tax