Territories
What is a Territory?
An area of land occupied by another country, with the hope of possible becoming an official state of that country.
Where did the US takeover in 1893 in the name of Imperialism?
Hawaii
In Hawaii as well as Cuba, what primary resource was the US interested in?
Sugar, and or Bananas
What American Vessel-the USS? -was sunk in Havana Harbor?
USS Maine
What President was assassinated to put Teddy Roosevelt as President?
William McKinley
What act in 1803 greatly increased the size of the US 3X?
The Louisiana Purchase
What famous book did Alfred T. Mahan write about the importance of US Imperialism?
'The Influence of Sea Power Upon History'
How would you describe the term, 'Yellow Journalism'?
Creating news/media stories that are based on sensational, emotional-grabbing titles. For the purpose of selling media/newspapers, rather than for the purpose of objective story reporting.
What group of calvary did Teddy Roosevelt lead into Cuba to fight Spain?
The Rough Riders
What was the name of Teddy Roosevelt's plan to help the American people?
The Square Deal
What territory became a state in 1850 which secured the west coast?
California
How would you define 'Imperialism'?
When a stronger nation takes over a weaker nation or territory or island, for one of three reasons:
economic, territorial, or political.
In America, especially around the events in Cuba, what 2 newspapers were leading projects of 'Yellow Journalism'?
The New York Journal
The New York World
Where did the 1st battle of the Spanish American War take place? (City and Country)
Manila, The Philippines
Name 2 positions Teddy Roosevelt had before he became President?
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Police Commissioner of New York City
Governor of NY State
What was the idea of 'Manifest Destiny'?
That the United States should expand its borders from sea to shining sea, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific.
In the late 1800's which American President was committed to expanding the country through Imperialism?
William McKinley
In Cuba, who was known as the 'Butcher' during the Spanish takeover?
Valeriano Weyler
What month and year did the US declare war on Spain to begin the Spanish American War?
April of 1898
The Progressive Period in American History was called so because it was made of up journalists, educators, businesspeople, wealthy philanthropists, that believed the US government should be doing more of what?
Directly intervening in the lives of ordinary Americans who need help with issues of health and safety (through laws) and aren't people who have access to money or political influence.
What 5 states were added to the US under the Northwest Ordinance?
Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin
Who was the 1st American President, not elected by an election or assassination, of an island nation taken over by the US?
Sanford B. Dole
Who was Enrique de Lome, and what did he say about American President William McKinley?
Spanish Ambassador to US, during the Spanish takeover of Cuba; and that hat McKinley was a weak President who would not go to war with Spain, because "he had the backbone of a chocolate eclair"
Name 4 territories that the US gained from the Spanish American War?
The Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Mariana Islands
What were 3 areas that Teddy Roosevelt's Domestic Plan would focus on?
Busting up the illegal Trusts
Consumer Protection in laws about Health, Safety, and welfare of the Public
Conservation of the environment.