United States Expansion
What is imperialism?
the policy by which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories
When was the war declared?
April 25, 1898
Where were the spheres of influence?
What are Rough Riders?
1st US volunteer cavalry
What is economic and military interest?
Economic - new colonies, potential sources of raw materials, expansion of agriculture, and new markets for farmers products
Military - establish a military presence overseas
Why was the war started?
The Spanish wouldn't let Cubans and Filipinos free and the mysterious explosion of the U.S.S Maine in Havana Harbor
What was the Boxer Rebellion?
a violent uprising with foreigners
What words are used in the Platt Amendment? And who put it in their constitution?
"life, property, and individual liberty."
Cuba
What is the belief in cultural superiority?
Many Americans believed that their government, religion, and even race were superior to those of other societies
When and where did the war happen?
April 25, 1898
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines
open door
What happened in the Battle of Manila?
US Commodore Dewey sails from Hong Kong to sink the entire Spanish fleet in Manila Bay without one American death. Filipino rebels led by Emilio Aguinaldo take control of the capital
Who is William Seward and what did he do?
Secretary of State
arranged the purchase of Alaska in 1867
What was the yellow journalism?
often exaggerated stories against the Spanish
Who is Queen Liliuokalani and what happened to her?
Leader of Hawaii from 1891 until 1893 when she was overthrown by the American planters in Hawaii with the help of the U.S. Marines
Who helped organize the rebellion?