Vocab/Terms
The process of larger, more powerful nations gaining economic and political control over weaker nations.
What is Imperialism?
President known for his "Big Stick Diplomacy"
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
Explosion that was a factor in the start of the Spanish-American War.
What is the USS Maine explosion?
Large landmass. Known as "Seward's Folly".
What is Alaska?
Shortest war in history.
What is the Anglo-Zanzibar War? (38 minutes)
Sensationalized news reporting aimed more at attracting readers than reporting the truth.
What is Yellow Journalism?
President who was assassinated, allowing Roosevelt to become President.
Who is William McKinley?
Letter that angered Americans, bringing the nation closer to war with Spain.
What is the De Lôme Letter?
Islands used for refueling. Positioned in the central Pacific.
What are the Midway Islands?
Airship that exploded in 1937.
What is the Hindenburg?
Strategy of foreign policy depending on strong military strength to protect American interests.
What is Big Stick Diplomacy?
Capital city of Cuba.
What is Havana?
16 week war between Spain and the United States.
What is the Spanish-American War?
Series of small islands, and the 50th State.
What is Hawaii?
Ancient Roman military unit.
What is a Legion?
Policy that allowed all nations to trade with China without interference.
What is the Open Door Policy?
Territory acquired off the coast of the U.S after the Spanish-American War.
What is Puerto Rico?
Naval Battle in the Philippines. Was an American Victory.
What is the Battle of Manila Bay?
Territory purchased from Spain for $20 million.
What is the Philippines?
City founded in Britannia by Rome.
What is Londinium? (London)
Fleet of White Battleships sailing across the Pacific.
What is the Great White Fleet?
Important waterway in Central America.
What is the Panama Canal?
Treaty that officially ended the Spanish-American War.
What is the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
Panama gained its independence from this nation.
What is Columbia?
Vessels (containers) in British tanks meant to make this beverage.
What is tea?