Foreign Relations
The idea that while citizens in each country are subject to law, the governments of nations are not subject to international laws in all cases.
What is International Anarchy?
Cuba wanted to be independent, but Spain sent troops to stop the rebellion.
How did the war start?
This naval vessel was supposedly bombed by Spain, giving America even more reason to declare war.
What is the U.S.S Maine?
The U.S. and Spain sign and armistice resulting in a cease-fire on August 12th.
What was the Treaty of Paris?
The policy of extending a nation's authority over other countries by economic, political, or military means.
What is Imperalism?
When one nation becomes too powerful, other nations bad together to protect themselves or make sure that the one nation does not over-throw them.
What is Balance of Power?
Cubans were forced into concentration camps and starved into submission.
What was Spain's tactic to stop the rebellion?
By Congress on April 12, 1988.
When was the declaration of war approved?
On December 15th this happened.
When was the Treaty Signed?
Need for Raw Materials, Strategic Reasons, and Need for Markets.
What were three reasons for American Colonial Expansion?
The Constitution divides this power between Congress and the President.
What is the Control of U.S. Foreign Policy?
Publishers of the two most major newspapers of the time: New York World and New York Journal.
Who were Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph?
This man was took out the entire Spanish fleet in the Philippines.
Who was Commodore George Dewy?
Spain agreed to give Cuba independence from Spanish rule, Guam and Puerto Rico were given to the U.S., and the Philippines was sold for $20 Mil.
What were the treaty's terms?
Admiral and President of the Naval War College.
Who was Alfred Thayer Mahan?
When Washington told America to stay isolated.
What is Traditional Foreign Policy?
Unbalanced, sensationalized reporting intended to sell more papers.
What was Yellow Journalism?
A leader of the Rough Riders.
Who was Teddy Roosevelt?
Ratify.
What did Congress have to do?
The first President of the NAACP and spokesman for the Anti-imperialist League.
Who was Moorfield Storey?
Security from attack, protecting American Investment, and promoting American democracy.
What are National Interests?
This type of reporting gave the U.S. a more concerning view of the events in Cuba.
How did yellow journalism cause Americans to help Cuba?
This group of Americans defeated Spain on San Juan Hill.
Who were the Rough Riders?
This person called the S-A war a "Splendid Little War."
Who was John Hay?
A congressional resolution passed in the U.S. Congress prior to the S-A War had guaranteed Cuba independence.
What was the Platt Amendment?