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This exploded in Havana Harbor.
What is the Maine
100
This warned against the U.S. entangling alliances with other nations.
What is Washington's Farewell Address
100
The author of "The influence of Sea Power upon History"
Who is Alfred Thayer Mahan
100
He arranged for the war in Cuba to be a complete war with Spain.
Who is Teddy Roosevelt
100
Napoleon III invaded this place in an attempt to steal territory from Portugal.
What is Mexico
200
During the election of 1900, the most debated and controversial issue was this.
What is imperialism
200
The U.S. would not meddle in European affairs and that Europe could no longer spread its colonial empire on the Western Hemisphere.
What is the Monroe Doctrine
200
Before becomming president, he was Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Who is Teddy Roosevelt
200
The Spanish general who put the Cubans into concentration camps.
Who is "Butcher" Weyler
200
A naval vessel used by the Confederate during the U.S. Civil War
What is The Alabama
300
Rebels in Cuba wanted independence from.
What is Spain
300
Caleb Cushing secured "most favored nation" status with China by securing this.
What is the Treaty of Wanghia
300
He favored U.S. expansion because he believed the U.S. produced more products than the people could use.
Who is Senator Alfred Beveridge
300
He created an "Open Door" for trade with China.
Who is John Hay
300
In an attempt to get U.S. support, Cuba burned this.
What is their sugar crop
400
After many attempts, the U.S. was finally able to annex.
What is Hawaii
400
Commodore Matthew C. Perry opened two ports in Japan after this was signed.
What is the Treaty of Kanagawa
400
He urged congress to declare war with Spain.
Who is William McKinley
400
They stormed the Kettle and San Juan Hills.
Who is the "Rough Riders"
400
The U.S. and Germany entered a joint protectorate over this island.
What is Samoa
500
Believed expansion to be contrary to the Declaration of Independence.
What are anti-imperialists
500
The purchase of Alaska is sometimes called.
What is Seward's Folly
500
He campaigned against McKinley in the 1900 election.
Who is William Jennings Bryan
500
He wrote that McKinley was "weak" and only intent on keeping good terms with his party.
Who is Dupuy de Lome
500
The British challenged the Monroe Doctrine by expanding its territory into this South American nation.
What is Venezuela