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Which individual wrote a book about: The Influence of Sea Power upon History and argued that a strong navy was essential for a nation's greatness?
Alfred Thayer Mayhan
Sanford B. Dole is most closely associated with the annexation of—
Hawaii
The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine established that the United States would—
Protect American interest in the Western Hemisphere Western Hemisphere
How did the United States Become a world power
They defeated the Spanish in the Spanish-American War
What did the United States do to the Queen, Liliuokalani, of Hawaii
They killed her
(no they didn't, she was imprisoned for a while and then died of old age)
What was the primary cause of the Spanish-American War in 1898?
The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor
What was the primary geographic benefit of the Panama Canal for the United States?
It shortened the travel time between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
What group was led by Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War?
Rough Riders
What term is defined as “Gaining overseas territories”?
Manifest destiny
This is the name of the American battle ships that Roosevelt had circumnavigate the globe-
The Great White Fleet
As a result of the Spanish-American War, which set of territories did the United States acquire?
Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Philippines
The "Big Stick" Policy, associated with what U.S. President?
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt
In Theodore Roosevelt’s famous quote "Speak softly and carry a big stick" what was he referring to with when he spoke of a “big stick”?
A strong military
This man was the first governor of Hawaii
Sanford B. Dole
This agreement was made that said all nations would share China during imperialism.
The Open Door Policy
What is the definition of "Yellow Journalism"?
It used sensationalized headlines to stir up public outrage against Spain
The Open Door Policy was designed by the United States to protect its trade interests in—
China
He was the senate Majority leader of the 1890’s that believed it was the “white man’s burden to imperialize around the world.
Henry Cabot Lodge
What territory is still controlled by the United States (to this day) after their victory over the Spanish in the Spanish-American war
Puerto Rico
What country originally started building the Panama Canal?
(Mr. T Bonus Question)
France
What did the U.S. force the king of Hawaii to sign in 1898?
Bayonet Constitution
President William Howard Taft's "Dollar Diplomacy" encouraged—
U.S. investment in Latin American
What Presidents idea was it to create the Panama Canal
Theodore Roosevelt
Why did the U.S. create "Dollar Diplomacy" in Latin America?
To ensure economic stability and keep European powers out
Who died and made Teddy Roosevelt President?
(Mr. T Bonus Question)
William McKinley