Imperialism
The U.S. spent $20 million on this country from Spain?
What is the Philippines?
How did the United States get involved in Cuba?
After the Spanish American War, Americans were convinced that Cubans could not govern themselves. The Platt Amendment was then used to allow the U.S. to basically completely control Cuba trade and government. The U.S. then used Cuba for economic purposes by dominating their various industries, imports, and exports.
What is yellow journalism?
What are exaggerated/Artificial headlines designed to sell newspapers.
What were the names of the two rival newspaper owners who published Yellow Journalism articles?
Hearst & Pulitzer
Led the Filipino revolt against the United States
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
The two groups of volunteers that worked together to win major victories for the U.S.
Who are the Rough Riders and Buffalo soldiers?
What European power colonized Cuba?
Why did McKinley order the USS Maine to Havana Harbor?
In response to the de Lome letter
What was the name of the leader of the Cuban Rebellion?
Jose Marti
The Spanish-American war was fought over the independence of what country?
What is Cuba?
The use of a country's financial power to extend its international influence. Used by Taft.
What is dollar diplomacy?
The American base on Cuba
Guantanamo Bay
What was the De Lome letter? How did the American Public react?
Letter from Ambassador from Spain insulting United States, Americans were angered by the letter (and yellow journalism)
The purpose of the U.S. formulating the Open Door Policy?
What is to prevent a European and Japanese monopoly in China?
President that succeeded after the assassination of then current president
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
President who used "Big Stick" policy
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
Who led the Cuban revolution?
Jose Marti
What happened to the USS Maine?
It exploded and sank, killing most of the crew
What was the first naval action taken by the United States?
Sending forces to the Philippines.
President of the United States during the war
Who is William McKinley?
Filipino revolutionary that allied with the United States against Spain.
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
These two are still territories of the United States
What are Puerto Rico and Guam?
Ended the Spanish-American War
What is the Treaty of Paris?
When did the United States Declare War on Spain?
1898
Type of warfare used against US military in the second phase of the war.
What is guerrilla warfare?