Spanish-American War
Which island country was the primary cause of the Spanish-American War
Cuba
Name a country where bananas grow
Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru
Define Gunboat Diplomacy and provide an example of where this policy was used in Asia
When the threat of military force is used to achieve a goal - Japan
Thanksgiving is celebrated on this day every year
The last Thursday of November
What fake holiday happens at midnight right after Thanksgiving?
Black Friday
Name 2 places America took control of after the Spanish-American War
Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands
Which company took control of Latin American areas for the production of bananas?
United Fruit Company
What is the Open Door Policy and who does it favor?
A policy where there would be no taxation on trade routes - favors more advanced economies producing more expensive goods
Which US president established Thanksgiving as an official holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
What 2 NFL football teams play on every Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys
What is the name of the ship that was sunk in Havana Harbor that is considered a starting point of the Spanish-American War
USS Maine
What is the name of a country where there is political corruption and they specialize in the production of one specific resource?
Banana Republic (NOT THE STORE!!)
Why did the US want to acquire the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?
They wanted a base close to China for military affairs and trade
The Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC goes down which street/avenue?
6th Avenue/Avenue of the Americas
Turducken
Future President Teddy Roosevelt led soldiers at which battle that helped win the Spanish-American War?
Battle of San Juan Hill
Describe how United Fruit Company gained and maintained its control of countries like Guatemala
They took control of over half the farmland, owned all the railways and merchant marine, were hired to run the post office and donated huge amounts of money to preferred political candidates
Queen Lil'iuokalani was the last queen of which island that became the most recent state to join the United States?
Hawaii
Traditionally speaking, the very first Thanksgiving in 1621 was held in which city?
Plymouth, MA.
Sally does what to the football when Charlie Brown tries to kick it in the Peanuts Thanksgiving Special?
She pulls it away causing Charlie Brown to fall on his head
Which law forbid the United States from annexing (taking direct control) of Cuba?
The Teller Amendment
Chikita Banana and Dole Fruit Company
Explain how Manifest Destiny was an example of American Imperialism
The US seized land from Native American tribes and forced American culture onto these tribes
How big was the largest Thanksgiving turkey ever recorded in pounds (answers within 3 pounds receive credit)
Tyson the Thanksgiving Turkey weighed in at 89 pounds in 1989. (for the record the average turkey is between 15 and 20 pounds)
What day is it appropriate to actually put up Christmas lights?
December 1