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What is foreign policy?
A Nations policies toward other countries.
Maine was sent to Cuba to protect American lives. During which Maine sunk with 258 sailors that either died or were injured. Why did this happen?
We still don't know to this day.
How many volunteers were sent to Cuba?
125,000.
Name a problem during the war.
Yellow fever, Poor training, Old weapons, Unsuitable uniforms, Delay on getting ships to their destination.
What is imperialism?
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Where was the rise or start up of the Spanish-American war?
Cuba
After the Maine sunk, what reaction sparked up?
Public outcry. April 21, 1898 war against Spain began.
How well did the volunteers perform?
They were horrible. None of them were trained or had experience.
When was "cease-fire" happen during this time?
August 12th
Whats one reason for American Colonial Expansion?
Need for raw Materials, Need for Markets, Nationalism, Strategic Reasons, and Attitudes towards other people.
When did Cuba become independent?
1895
Where was the first battle?
Philippines.
Who is Teddy Rosevelt?
Asst Secretary for the Navy.
What happened on December 15th, 1898?
Paris peace treaty.
Who is Alfred Thayer Mahan?
Admiral and President of the Navel War College.
What is Yellow Journalism?
Unbalanced, sensationalized reporting intended to sell more.
George Dewey sailed into Manila harbor and opened fire on the capital city? What happened to the Spanish fleet?
They were all destoyed.
What does Roosevelt believe in?
For America to become a world power, they have to improve their Navy.
List one term from the Paris peace treaty?
Spain gives Cuba independence from Spanish rule.
Who won the Spanish-American War?
America.
How did the Spanish-American war "trigger?"
A letter that was very critical to US and insulting president McKinley.
During the war in the pacific, when did they surrender?
August in the Philippines.
Who wins at the battle of San Juan Hill?
Americans win, Spanish lost.
Is this a turning point for America?
US gains territories.
Philippines, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Samoa, and Midway.