Review for Quiz 1 (Notes 1-4)

What two things led to the US being seen as an ECONOMIC world power in the late 1800s? The growth of our industries The need to have new markets outside of the US we could see to and get products from Click One Time for Answer

Which country sold Alaska to the US? Russia Click One Time for Answer

What resources did Alaska provide for the USA? Hint- there are 5 of them. Gold Copper Coal Fish Timber Click One Time for Answer

What were two crops that grew easily in Hawaii? Sugarcane and pineapple Click One Time for Answer

Hawaii and Alaska are found in which ocean? Pacific Click One Time for Answer

Which two groups of men fought in Cuba during the Spanish American War? Rough Riders Buffalo Soldiers Click One Time for Answer

Who was once the ruler of Hawaii? Queen Lili Click One Time for Answer

Of the following four choices, which ONE came under US control in the late 1800s? The choices are: California, Germany, Hawaii, Mexico Hawaii- we took control of its government and made it our territory Click One Time for Answer

What is another word for empire building? Imperialism Click One Time for Answer

What country was initially in control of Cuba? Spain Click One Time for Answer

What resource drew people to Alaska? gold Click One Time for Answer

When Cuba began gaining their independence, President McKinley sent what battleship to Cuba (it ended up exploding killing many soldiers)? USS Maine Click One Time for Answer

Where was the first battle fought in the Spanish American War? Manila Bay, Philippines Click One Time for Answer

What is an isthmus? A narrow strip of land that connects two larger land areas Click One Time for Answer

Who led the forces in the Philippines during the first battle of the Spanish American war? Commodore Dewey Click One Time for Answer

What group did Roosevelt help lead in Cuba? The Rough Riders Click One Time for Answer

What two groups of people gained control of the land AND trade in Hawaii? Missionaries Sugar planters Click One Time for Answer

What word means “an agreement to end fighting”? An Armistice Click One Time for Answer

How did yellow journalism contribute to the beginning of the Spanish American War? It made the American public get upset with Spain and basically turned Americans against Spain Click One Time for Answer

What was the treaty that ended the Spanish American War? Treaty of Paris Click One Time for Answer

What pieces of land did the U.S. gain after the Spanish American War? Cuba, Guam, Philippines, and Puerto Rico Click One Time for Answer

Many deaths during the war were due to what two major diseases? Yellow Fever and Malaria Click One Time for Answer

What is the term for “the exaggerated writing used to sell newspapers”? Yellow journalism Click One Time for Answer

Which country owned the land/isthmus but wouldn’t sell it to the USA so we could build the Panama Canal? Colombia (remember- with an “o” and not “u” like our capital city here is SC!) Click One Time for Answer

What was Teddy Roosevelt’s famous saying? “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” Click One Time for Answer

What was built that (1)connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and (2) allowed a shorter trip for military and commercial ships to travel from one ocean to the other? Panama Canal Click One Time for Answer

What carried many diseases and caused many deaths during the building of the Panama Canal? Mosquitoes Click One Time for Answer

American businesses and investments in Cuba become threatened under Spain’s control. What ultimately happens or occurs because of this ? The US declares war on Spain in 1898 Click One Time for Answer

The Philippines and Hawaii are great stopping points for fueling on the way to which country? China Click One Time for Answer

What did TR have to do in order to build the Panama Canal? He helped Panama gain independence from Colombia (because they revolted against Colombia) so Panama would sell the land to the US Click One Time for Answer

What effect did the Spanish American War have on the United States and its place in the world? It showed the US’s power and ability to defend itself, and it allowed the US to become/be seen as a world power. Click One Time for Answer

What was the significance or importance of the Panama Canal? It connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans It allowed for goods, people, and the military to travel more quickly and cheaply than before from one ocean to the other. It helped to expand trade in the Far East (China) Click One Time for Answer

What two things did the US gain by obtaining the territories of Alaska and Hawaii? They both provided additional land and resources for the USA Click One Time for Answer

Which two places gained after the Spanish American War are still considered US territories/properties today? Puerto Rico Guam Click One Time for Answer

Which property did many Americans think was a waste of money since it was so cold and so far north? Alaska Click One Time for Answer

In what country would you find our naval base in Guantanamo Bay?? It is in Cuba Click One Time for Answer

Locate the following places on a map: (1)USA (2) Cuba (3) Hawaii (4) Alaska (5) Spain (6) Philippines (7) China