Key Terms
Hawaii
Spanish American War
Panama
Foreign Policies
100

a government strategy to deal with other nations

Foreign Policy 

100

the Queen of Hawaii's name 

Liliuokalani

100

what year was the Spanish American War

1898

100

When did the US obtain land in Panama to build the canal?

1903/1904

100

US Imperialism wanted to protect what specifically

US commercial (trade), ensure its economy benefits   

200

annexation means to 

add territory/ land 

200

Hawaii was annexed in what year 

1898

200

How was Yellow Journalism used during the Spanish American War? 

to get people to blame the Spanish and be Pro War/ Anti Spanish 

200

the term for a man-made waterway 

a canal

200

the Roosevelt Corollary was added to which doctrine? 

the Monroe Doctrine 

300

a government strategy of non-involvement and neutrality 

Isolationalism 

300

What two things did Hawaii provide for the United States

1. plantation: sugar cane and pineapple

2. Naval Base in Pearl Harbor

300

a US Naval ship that exploded in the Havana Harbor

USS Maine 

300

the benefits of the canal being constructed 

faster travel
less money spent on traveling
boost to the economy

300

allowed many nations such as the US to have access to open markets/trade with China

Open Door Policy 

400

the act of expanding a country's control and power onto another "weaker" nation for economic and political benefits 

imperialism 

400

Why was the Queen of Hawaii seen as a threat to the United States resulting in her being overthrown? 

Her initative of wanting to regain Hawaii for her Native Hawaiians was deemed a threat to the US economy. The US could not afford to lose their access to the plantations and naval base. 

400

what were the territories obtained by the US after the Spanish American War

Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba 

400

what are the obstacles faced during the construction of the Panama Canal

- diseases through mosquitos: yellow fever and malaria
- harsh climate- hot jungle 

400

what are the 3 examples of Big Stick Diplomacy 

1. Open Door
2. Panama +Panama Canal
3. Gentlemen's Agreement 

500

published news that is exaggerated and often inaccurate with the purpose of provoking the public's reaction. Used to gain support during the Spanish American War. 

Yellow Journalism 

500

How did Native Hawaiians feel about the US being in Hawaii

they dislike how the US missionaries were spreading Christianity, white US citizens spreading their culture and obtaining land. They began to resist and want to regain their land. 

500

How did the US appear to the rest of the world after the Spanish American War

most powerful, an upcoming superpower, strong naval forces

500

the exact date the US gave up control of the Panama Canal? (to Panama)

December 31, 1999

500

What is the difference between Taft's and Roosevelt's Diplomacy with Latin America?

Taft: Dollar Diplomacy: based on influencing via investments, finances, and making Latin America dependent

Roosevelt: if Latin America seems to be too unstable the US will come with its military to maintain peace and order