Terms / Definitions
The policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over the weaker territories.
Imperialism
America's colonial-type administration of the strategic waterway had long irritated Panamanians and other Latin Americans.
Panama Canal
What ended the war?
Treaty of Paris
Who becomes a national hero with his Rough Riders cavalry
Teddy Roosevelt
Name two reasons why people supported Imperialism.
Could be more than this but depends on the answer.
Declared that Europe couldn't create any new colonies in the Americas
Attempts to create new colonies was viewed as a hostile act.
Monroe Doctrine
The idea is negotiating peacefully but also having strength in case things go wrong.
Big stick diplomacy
When was the Document to end the War signed.
(1898)
US annexed ____ and Puerto Rico from Spain
Fill in the Blank
Guam
Identify two reasons against Imperialism
Economic Arguments: The anti-imperialists argued that despite the new markets, expansion would cost too much, including the added expense of expanding the military to protect these foreign markets. They also argued that the new immigrants that would now be allowed into our country would take jobs and drive down wages. Could be more but depends on the answers.
A style of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts.
Yellow Journalism
Hawaii an independent republic. Spurred by the nationalism aroused by the Spanish-American War, the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898.
Hawaii Annexation
Who participated in the War
US & Spain
____ gains independence from Spain
Fill in the Blank
Cuba
Why did America want to start Imperialism
They usually wanted more land or resources, but they usually wanted to be treated differently, aka wanted to brag about their lands.
On the night of February 15, an explosion in Havana Harbor tore through the ship's hull, killing more than 260 sailors on board. One hundred and two members of the crew survived.
USS Maine
The belief in “survival of the fittest”— the idea that certain people become powerful in society because they are innately better. Social Darwinism has been used to justify imperialism, racism, and social inequality.
Social Darwinism
What is one cause for the War
Name 2 for 2x
Cuban rebels fighting for independence from Spain
Dramatic American press coverage exaggerated atrocities
US had an economic interest
Explosion of the USS Maine in Havana harbor (Media convinced US Public that Spanish set a bomb)
Who had an economic interest after the War?"
America or Spain
America
This was the idea that the United States was “destined” to control the North American continent and spread its culture, economy, and values.
Manifest Destiny
The most famous of all the units fighting in Cuba, the "_____ _____" was the name given to the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt resigned his position as Assistant Secretary
Rough Riders
Could do one but for 2x points you could do both, requires one answer but another person can steal the other (If they know):
1)Stated that the United States would intervene as a last resort to ensure that other nations
2)The _ _ _ was a statement of principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900. It called for protection of equal privileges for all countries trading with China and for the support of Chinese territorial and administrative integrity.
1) Roosevelt Corollary
2) Open Door Policy
What does PAWS Stand for?
PAWS
People
Actions
Words
Symbols
What happened at the USS Maine in Havana harbor?
An Explosion
Nationalism
The idea that your country is better than all others.