Vocab
Spanish-American War
Imperialism
Roosevelt&Taft
Mystery
100

Platt Amendment

Forced agreement between the US and Cuba. U.S would station naval forces in Cuba.

100

What nation was the United States at war with during the Spanish-American war?

Spain

100

What 3 factors led to the growth of Imperialism around the world?

Economic, Military, Humanitarian

100

"speak softly, and always carry a big stick"? Who spoke this quote? What type of diplomacy was this?

Theodore Roosevelt. Big Stick Diplomacy

100

What shoes do Ninjas wear?

Sneakers

200

Jingoism

National pride and aggressive foreign policy

200

What year did the Spanish-American War start?

1898

200

One reason for the growth of Imperialism around the world was nationalistic factors. What 2 characteristics help definenationalistic factors?

Belief that one nation is better than others

Competition between world powers

200

“Substituting dollars for bullets”- Who spoke this quote. What type of Diplomacy was this?

Dollar Diplomacy by William Taft

200

What school does Mr.McKee go to?

Washington State University

300

Open Door Policy

Policy concerning equal access to China

300

How does Sphere of Influence relate to the Spanish-American war?

United States seeked to expand its political and economic control into Mexico and South America

300

What 3 reasons help explain why the U.S was so concerned and involved with Latin America?

Economic interest

Enforce the monroe doctrine

demonstrate power to foreign nations

300

How did Theodore Roosevelt influence the construction of the Panama Canal?

Encouraged the Panamerians to revolt from Colombia. 

300

What is Mr.Mckee's middle name?

Patrick

400

Roosevelt Corollary

Extension to the Monroe Doctrine. Stated we wouldn't use it to advance our nations territory

400

What 2 factors ultimately started the Spanish-American war?

The sinking of the USS Maine, American interests being threatened.

400

What nation first started building the Panama Canal? What 3 reasons caused them to fail?

French,

Bad Equipment, Malaria, Yellow Fever

400

What was the name of the naval fleet Theodore Roosevelt sent on a tour of "power" in 1907?

Great White Fleet

400

What year did Mr.White graduate highschool

2009

500

Banana Republic

United States controlled Central American nations

500

The Treaty of Paris granted the U.S what 3 territories from Spain?

Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

500

What was the impact of US Imperialism in South America in the context of Chapter 10?

Answers must hit on: Encouraged the Panama revolt causing them to separate from Colombia. Created the Panama Canal. "Started" the Spanish-American war.

500

What two impacts did the foreign policies of Roosevelt, Taft and Wilson have on the people of Latin America's view on the United States?

Established resentment towards the United States,

Soured the U.S relationships with Latin American governments.

500
What day is Mr.McKee's last day at St. John?

May 1st