Imperialism & Expansion
President Roosevelt's desire for a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean led to the construction of this waterway.
What is the Panama Canal?
The Spanish-American War was caused largely as a result of public outcry following the mysterious sinking of this ship.
What is the U.S.S. Maine?
These African-American soldiers were especially influential during the Battle of San Juan Hill.
Who are the Buffalo Soldiers?
A large portion of American casualties during the Philippine-American War came from this rather than combat.
What is disease?
This policy emphasizes staying out foreign conflicts and alliances and focusing on internal concerns.
What is isolationism?
This current U.S. state was once a thriving kingdom of its own until their king was forced to sign the Bayonet Constitution and give up most of its rights.
What is Hawaii?
This style of newspaper reporting often involved bold, flashy headlines and dramatic language meant to rile up their readers and outsell competitors.
What is yellow journalism?
This volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt was made up of cowboys, Native Americans, and even Ivy League football stars.
Who are the Rough Riders?
This fighting style prioritizes ambushes/hit-and-runs over full-scale battles, as well as familiarity with the terrain, to wear down the enemy over time.
What is guerrilla warfare?
This policy advocates for building relationships with countries who treat their people fairly and are in favor of democracy.
What is moral diplomacy?
In order to gain access to the Canal Zone in Panama, President Roosevelt employed his "big stick diplomacy" and supported Panama's fight for independence from this Latin American country.
What is Colombia?
This treaty formally ended the Spanish-American War and determined the fate of Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
Disagreements over foreign policy were key leading up to the Election of 1912, which ultimately resulted in this candidate winning the presidency.
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
After this president was assassinated 6 months into his second term, Teddy Roosevelt was left to manage the rest of the Philippine-American War.
Who is William McKinley?
This foreign policy style emphasizes investment in foreign businesses, maintaining trade relations, and helping stabilize weaker countries through financial assistance.
What is dollar diplomacy?
This Caribbean island was granted independence after the Spanish-American War but remained under heavy U.S. influence for decades to come.
What is Cuba?
This Spanish-American War battle highlighted the importance of groups like the Rough Riders and Buffalo Soldiers.
What is the Battle of San Juan Hill?
This future president made a name for himself in 1898 during the Battle of San Juan Hill.
Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
This political movement formed in 1898 to oppose U.S. overseas expansion, particularly the annexation of the Philippines after the Spanish-American War.
What is the American Anti-Imperialist League?
This foreign policy is named for a famous quote by Teddy Roosevelt, who advocated for negotiation first and military force when needed.
This add-on to the Monroe Doctrine said that if a Latin American country appeared unstable, the U.S. has the right to step in.
What is the Roosevelt Corollary?
This letter criticizing President McKinley was intended for the Foreign Minister of Spain but fell into the hands of Cuban rebels and later American newspaper publishers.
What is the De Lôme Letter?
This famous author was a member of the American Anti-Imperialist League and advocated against expansion into Latin America and the Pacific Islands.
Who is Mark Twain?
A majoring turning point in the war came when this Filipino revolutionary was captured by U.S. forces.
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
The President of the United States refusing to continue trade relations with a country ruled by a dictator would be an example of this policy at work.
What is moral diplomacy?