Spanish American War
What was the main cause of the Spanish American War?
The explosion of the USS Maine
Who was the president of the United States during the Spanish American War?
William Mckinley
Which country did the United States acquire the Panama Canal Zone from?
Columbia
What is one reason people were anti-imperialist?
Many Americans saw the expansion as a threat to Liberty
American laws were not being enforced in these colonies
How can we support democracy and not let people vote for their leaders?
Racism and questioning intelligence were used to justify imperialism
Costs of imperialism outweigh the economic benefits
How much money did the US have invested in Cuba and its sugar production?
50 Million
What role did yellow journalism play in the war?
Made the American people angry about the situation in Cuba
What territories did America gain after they won the Spanish American War?
Puerto Rico, the Phillipines, Hawaii
What are the 2 reasons America wanted the Panama Canal?
Trade and Military
to join a new territory to an existing country
Annex
"The sun will never set on the _________________"
British Empire
Unrest in what two countries led to America's invlovment in the Spanish-American War?
Cuba and Philippines
Who were the important journalists who shaped public opinion on the war?
Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst
Which term describes the belief that it was America's destiny to expand its influence across the American continent?
Which country was divided up into "Spheres of influence"?
China
What island did the US and Germany divide up and take control of?
Samoa
What was the first major battle of the Spanish American War?
Manila Bay, Phillipines
What happened to Cuba after America beat the Spanish?
They became a protectorate of the US (They were under the control of the US but not part of it)
What was one big takeaway from Washington's farewell address?
- don't make permenemt alliances
- Have positive or nutral relationships with everyone
- Economic relationships are better than political ones
Which state was in the top FOUR for volunteers joining the army during the Spanish-American War?
Illinois
Who took office after McKinley was assassinated?
Theadore Roosevelt
How did the concept of "manifest destiny" contribute to the war?
America had the God given right and duty to expand and take over
Teddy Roosevelt led _____________ up _________________ on the island of Cuba-A strategic battle.
The Rough Riders
San Juan Hill
Name the president in office during the Spanish American War.
McKinley
Which US character is often portrayed on MANY of the political cartoons?
Uncle Sam
What was the name Theodore Rosevelt gave the US Navy?
The Great White Fleet