U.S. Expansion & Imperialism
What policy warned European nations not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere, effectively making the Americas a U.S. sphere of influence?
Monroe Doctrine
Which alliance included France, Russia, and the United Kingdom before World War I?
Triple Entente
Who was the queen of Hawaii before the island was annexed by the U.S.?
Queen Liliuokalani
Which war, fought in 1898, resulted in the U.S. defeating Spain and acquiring Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines?
Spanish-American War
What term refers to a territory controlled by another country but with some local autonomy, like Cuba after the Spanish-American War?
Protectorate
Which U.S. president is known for leading the country during the Spanish-American War and overseeing the annexation of Hawaii?
William McKinley
What event sparked World War I by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Which U.S. president promoted neutrality during his presidency, as shown in his farewell address, and warned against entangling alliances?
George Washington
What treaty ended the Spanish-American War and resulted in Spain ceding several territories to the U.S.?
Treaty of Paris (1898)
Which amendment to the Cuban constitution allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs?
Platt Amendment
The belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific is known as what?
Manifest Destiny
The term MAIN stands for the primary causes of World War I. What does "A" stand for?
Alliances
Which U.S. general led the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?
Theodore Roosevelt
What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War for Cuba?
Cuba became a protectorate of the U.S. under the Platt Amendment
Which country became a U.S. territory in 1898 after the annexation of its islands, including Oahu and Maui?
Hawaii
Which U.S. naval officer wrote The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, advocating for a powerful navy and military expansion?
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Which country’s military action, particularly its use of unrestricted submarine warfare, was a major factor in drawing the U.S. into World War I?
Germany
Which journalist played a key role in yellow journalism, using sensationalism to promote U.S. intervention in Cuba?
William Randolph Hearst and/or Joseph Pulitzer
Which conflict between Serbia and Austria-Hungary escalated into World War I after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
the Serbia vs Austria-Hungary conflict
What was the DeLome Letter and how did it affect U.S. opinion regarding the Spanish-American War?
The DeLome Letter was a private letter from the Spanish Ambassador criticizing President McKinley, which angered the U.S. public and contributed to the war.
What is the term for the policy where the U.S. extends its power over other countries through military force, colonization, or economic dominance?
Imperialism
What is the term for the competition between countries to build powerful militaries and weaponry before World War I?
Arms Race
Who was the U.S. commander who led troops to victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War?
George Dewey
In which battle did the U.S. forces, including the Rough Riders, charge up San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War
the Battle of San Juan Hill
What was the amount the United States paid Spain for the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?
$20 million