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Imperialism
Imperialism/Spanish American War
Spanish American War
American Possessions/Imperialism
Progressivism
100

Action of stronger countries dominating weaker ones, mostly to the benefit of the stronger nations; military forced is used when necessary

What is Imperialism?

100

Built to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for US.

What is the Panama Canal?

100

An amendment to the war against Spain, that the U.S. would not establish PERMANENT control over Cuba.

What is the Teller Amendment?

100
This amendment was written for Cuba in 1901 by the U.S. after the Spanish American War.
What is the Platt Amendment?
100
The Gilded Age was filled with __________________ which led to the Progressive Era.
What is corruption?
200

The desire for new markets and resources. The belief in Manifest Destiny. The need for naval bases around the world.

What are major factors that drove American Imperialism in the 19th century?

200
This is a naval base in Hawaii.
What is Pearl Harbor?
200
Volunteer Cavalry led by Theodore Roosevelt in Cuba. Also known for the victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill.
Who are the 'Rough Riders'?
200

The U.S. annexed these two countries after the Spanish American War.

What is Puerto Rico and the Philippines?

200
Progressives believed that in order to fix the government they needed to focus on these three levels of government.
What is municipal (city), state, and federal government?
300

Leader of the Rough Riders during Spanish American War

Who is Theodore Roosevelt?

300

The Spanish military's harsh treatment of Cuban rebels, expansionists in the U.S. who wanted territories in the Caribbean, publishers who wanted to sell newspapers, and Americans who wanted revenge for sinking the Maine.

What are the four causes of the U.S.'s involvement in the Spanish American War?

300

The location of George Dewey before the Spanish American War when he received the message from Theodore Roosevelt to ready his fleet for battle.

Where is Hong Kong?

300
2 attempts made by the U.S. to gain a "piece of the pie" (China) and it was written by John Hay.
What is the Open Door Policy?
300
"Australian Ballot" -- allowed voters to cast their ballots without others knowing how they voted.
What is the secret ballot?
400

To secure a naval base in the Pacific. To control sugar industry in Hawaii.

What was the main reason for the US to annex Hawaii?

400
Sensationalized news stories that would appeal to the emotions of people (not too worried about specific facts)
What is Yellow Journalism?
400
Virus/parasite from a mosquito caused either death or sickness for the men in Cuba.
What is yellow fever and malaria?
400

1894 a war between China & Japan over control of Korea.

What is the Sino-Japanese War?

400
This amendment established prohibition by prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.
What is the 18th amendment?
500
1912 this location became a territory and later would become the 49th state in 1959
What is Alaska?
500

The Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba.

What are territories gain by US after Spanish- American War?

500

Military Economic Culture

Three reasons the US wanted to become an empire?

500
This war took place between Japan and Russia over control of Manchuria and Teddy Roosevelt received a 'Nobel Peace Prize' for his mediation between the 2 countries. (Treaty of Portsmouth)
What is the Russo-Japanese War?
500
These 3 presidents were considered to be the 'Progressive Presidents'.
Who is Teddy Roosevelt, Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson?