Build Up to the Span-Am War
In 1898, the U.S. annexed this group of islands in the Pacific Ocean.
What is Hawaii?
This term describes the use of economic, political, and military control over weaker countries.
What is Imperialism?
The author of The Influence of Sea Power Upon History; he stressed the importance of a strong navy.
Who is Alfred Thayer Mahan?
The printing of exaggerated and sensational news stories is known as what?
This iconic company was started by Steve Jobs.
What is Apple?
In April 1898, the U.S. declared war on this country.
Who is Spain?
This group of people used ideas of racial, national, and cultural superiority to justify their movement.
Who are Imperialists?
This man wrote that America needed a large amount of land to accomplish their territorial goals.
Who is Frederick Turner?
This man helped publish the New York World. Hint: Today, a prize for journalism is given in his honor.
Who is Joseph Pulitzer?
This is the largest mammal in the world.
What is the Blue Whale?
The first major naval victory in the Spanish-American War was won near the Philippines by this U.S. Commodore.
Who is George Dewey?
Many imperialist nations wanted conquered colonies to serve as this.
What are extractive economies?
In 1867, this Secretary of State purchased the territory of Alaska from the Russians--the purchase was not well-received.
Who is William Seward?
This man helped publish the New York Journal-American.
Who is William Randolph Hearst?
This is the name of the galaxy we live in.
What is the Milky Way?
President McKinley ordered this U.S. battleship to Havana harbor to protect U.S. interests.
What is the U.S.S. Maine?
This imperialist nation had established several colonies--like Morocco--in Northern Africa.
Who is France?
In 1853, this man sailed a large naval force to Japan. His actions helped begin U.S. trade with the Japanese.
Who is Matthew Perry?
In February 1898, a letter from the Spanish Ambassador was published by the New York Journal. The De Lome letter insulted which U.S. President?
Who is William McKinley?
This is the national bird of the United States.
What is the Bald Eagle?
Who did U.S. journalists initially accuse of "maiming the Maine"?
Who are the Spanish?
This Hawaiian queen was in power when the U.S. annexed Hawaii in 1898.
Who is Queen Liliuokalani?
This Cuban patriot launched a war for independence against Spain in 1895.
Who is Jose Marti?
The De Lome letter fueled aggressive nationalism amongst Americans--also known as
What is jingoism?
This Netflix series takes place in Hawkins, Indiana.
What is Stranger Things?