Territories
The U.S. took control of this territory in 1893.
Hawaii
This event started the Spanish-American War
The sinking of the USS Maine
Why did the U.S. support a revolution in Panama.
So that they could gain the right to build a canal across Panama.
Why did most countries want to increase the number of territories during the late 1800s?
To gain wealth.
Alaska
After this war, America became a world power.
Spanish-American War
This was constructed to help move ships between the U.S. and its Pacific territories.
Panama Canal
This policy was meant to control trade in China.
Open-Door Policy
This United States gained these territories after the Spanish-American War.
Phillippines, Wake Island, and Guam
This influenced America to enter the Spanish-American War. It is a type of journalism based on extreme exaggeration.
Yellow Journalism
Why did Panama agree to lease the Panama Canal to the United States.
The United States had provided aid during the Panamanian Revolution
Acquiring new territories and increasing trade.
Policy of extending a countries power and influence by military force.
Imperialism.
Regiment lead by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War.
This President's foreign policy philosophy was "Speak softly, and carry a big stick."
Theodore Roosevelt
Leader of the insurrection in the Philippines.
Emilio Aguinaldo
Why did the U.S. want to gain territories in the Pacific Ocean.
To provide refueling stations for trade and military ships.
What was the main reason the U.S. entered the Spanish-American War?
To give Cubans liberty from Spain.
What did Teddy Roosevelt change about the Monroe Doctrine?
He said the U.S. should intervene in South America.
Why did the U.S. end up in a conflict with the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?
The U.S. did not grant the Filipino people their independence.