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This ocean region became very important for trade and strategic naval bases.
What is the Pacific?
Before U.S. involvement, Japan had followed this foreign policy
Which is isolationism?
In 1867, the United States purchased this territory from Russia.
Which Is Alaska?
This Caribbean island’s struggle for independence was a major factor leading to the war.
What is Cuba?
This Pacific bay was where the U.S. defeated the Spanish fleet in the first major battle of the war.
What is Manila Bay?
This small island halfway between the U.S. and Asia was taken by the U.S.
What is Midway Island?
In 1853, this American naval officer arrived with warships to open trade with Japan
Who is Commodore Matthew Perry?
The amount of money paid for Alaska.
Which is 7.2 million dollars?
Newspapers exaggerated events in Cuba to sell copies, a practice known as this.
What is yellow journalism?
He commanded U.S. naval forces in the Pacific during the Manila Bay victory.
Who is Commodore George Dewey?
How can be called the policy of desire to open new markets for trade?
What is economic expansion?
Commodore Perry brought these types of ships, impressing Japan with American power and technology.
What are steam-powered warships?
Critics called the purchase of Alaska this humorous nickname.
What is “Seward’s Folly” or “Seward’s Icebox”?
The mysterious explosion of this U.S. battleship helped spark the call for war.
What is the USS Maine?
This volunteer cavalry regiment, led by Theodore Roosevelt, became famous for its bravery.
Who are the Rough Riders?
This belief encouraged Americans to think the United States had a duty to spread its culture and values overseas.
What is cultural superiority? / What is Manifest Destiny extended?
This agreement opened two Japanese ports to U.S. ships for supplies and trade.
What is the Treaty of Kanagawa?
One reason Alaska became valuable was the later discovery of these two natural resources.
What are gold and oil?
This letter from a Spanish ambassador insulted the U.S. president and increased American anger.
What is the De Lôme Letter?
This strategic hill in Cuba was the site of the Rough Riders’ famous charge.
What is San Juan Hill?
This future U.S. naval captain believed that a strong modern navy was essential for national power and influenced U.S. expansionism.
Who is Alfred Thayer Mahan?
The attacks on the foreigners in China
Which is Boxer Rebellion?
Alaska’s location proved important because of its proximity to this neighboring country.
What is Russia?
The U.S. wanted not only to protect Cuba but also to safeguard business interests in this cash crop.
What is sugar?
The war ended with a treaty in which Spain gave up several territories. Name one of the main ones.
What is Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Philippines?