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Queen Liliuokalani was this nations last ruler before the US takeover
Hawaii
Spanish control of this Caribbean nation helped spark the war
Cuba
Panama declared its independence from this nation in a revolution orchestrated by the US
Columbia
The US acquired these three territories as a result of the Spanish- American War
Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines
Admiral Dewey’s heroics were key to controlling this territory during the Spanish-American War
Philippines
He said “Speak softly and carry a big stick and you will go far.”
Teddy Roosevelt
He led the independence movement in the Philippines.
Emilio Aguinaldo
This author of The Influence of Sea Power Upon History was a proponent of imperialism
Alfred Mahan
Who was the Democratic nominee for the presidency in 1896 and 1900?
William Jennings Bryan
These two giants of the newspaper world are known for yellow journalism and profited from war
Pulitzer & Hearst
Strong nations dominating weaker nations.
imperialism
Sensational reporting more intended to sell than to inform
Yellow journalism
Nicknamed the “splendid little war”
Spanish-American War
To incorporate (territory) into an existing political unit such as a country, state, county, or city.
annexation
Extreme nationalism characterized especially by a belligerent foreign policy; chauvinistic patriotism.
jingoism
William Gorgas overcame this major obstacle to building the Panama Canal
mosquito
It exploded in Havana harbor, angering Americans
USS Maine
This amendment undermined the Teller am. by placing conditions on American withdrawal from Cuba
Platt amendment
Critics of US empire building formed this organization
Anti-Imperialist League
What was the purpose of TEDDY ROOSEVELT 1908 gentleman's agreement with Japan?
To restrict immigration from Japan
From , the US fought a war to maintain control of this territory
Philippines
US Secretary of State John Hay pursued this policy toward China
Open Door Policy
What really happened to the USS Maine according to historians?
Onboard explosion
Teddy Roosevelt won the Nobel prize for negotiating an end to the war between these two nations.
Russia & Japan
What year was the Panama Canal completed?
1914