Important People
Led the Filipino independence movement against the United States after the Spanish-American War
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?
This 1823 doctrine warned European nations to stay out of the Americas.
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
This term refers to the domination of weaker nations by stronger nations.
This event in Havana Harbor triggered public support for the Spanish-American War.
What is the explosion of the USS Maine?
This Pacific territory was annexed by the U.S. for its sugar plantations and naval location.
What is Hawaii?
The U.S. Secretary of State who arranged the the Alaska Purchase, mocked at the time as "Seward's Folly."
Who is William Seward?
This foreign policy expanded on the Monroe Doctrine and stated that the U.S. would act as an "international police power" in Latin America.
This exaggerated style of journalism stirred public emotions and help push the U.S. into the Spanish-American War.
What is Yellow Journalism?
The war is often considered a turning point for U.S. expansionism and resulted in the U.S. gaining control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
What is the Spanish-American War?
This territory was purchased from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million.
What is Alaska?
She was the last monarch of Hawaii before being overthrown by American sugar planters.
Who is Queen Liliuokalani?
This U.S. policy aimed to promote open trade with China and prevent colonization by foreign powers.
What is the Open Door Policy?
These were areas in China where foreign powers controlled trade and had special privileges.
What are Spheres of Influence?
This conflict resulted from Filipino resistance to U.S. control after Spain's defeat.
What is the Philippine-American War?
The United States supported Panama's independence to gain rights to build this.
What is the Panama Canal?
This naval strategist argued that sea power was the key to world dominance, influencing U.S. expansion.
Who is Alfred T. Mahan?
This is the name of President Taft's policy of using American economic power to influence Latin American governments.
What is Dollar Diplomacy?
This term describes a nation that is officially independent but is under the control or influence of a stronger country.
What is a Protectorate?
This Chinese uprising targeted foreign influence.
What is the Boxer Rebellion?
This 1900 law made Puerto Rico a U.S. territory and set up a civilian government.
What is the Foraker Act?
Who is José Mart�
This law gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs.
What is the Platt Amendment?
This volunteer calvary unit led by Roosevelt fought in Cuba.
Who are the Rough Riders?
Spain and the United States were the only nations involved in the negotiations during the signing of this treaty despite many other nations being affected as a result.
These two U.S. territories took different paths after the Spanish-American War: one accepted limited rule in a civilian government, while the other resisted U.S. control
What are Puerto Rico and the Philippines?