Imperialism

Imperialism

100

Which countries took part in the Spanish American War?

U.S. and Spain

200

Which war was the shortest in American history?

Spanish American War

300

This ship blew up in Havana, Cuba

U.S.S Maine

400

The exaggeration of certain news in order to push a particular agenda

Yellow Journalism

500

What were 3 territories that the U.S. gained after the Spanish American War?

Guam, Philippines, Puerto Rico

Imperialism Continued

100

George Washington wrote this letter in 1796

Farewell Address

200

What was the Farewell Address (George Washington) about?

It stated that the U.S. should not get into foreign affairs and not create any alliances with other countries.

300

What event started the U.S. expansion movement?

Louisiana Purchase

400

This one country was valued heavily by the European powers for its resources during the late 1800s

China

500

U.S. established the _______ which stated that China could not be colonized but it had to open equal trade to other countries.

Open Door Policy (1899)