Examples of Imperialism Spanish American War Terms People
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The U. S. needed new markets for its goods
What was expansion?
This event led many to criticize Roosevelt’s actions as president
What was the Panamanian Revolution?
Americans right to dominate Latin America
What was Manifest Destiny?
Facilitated the movement of trade between Europe and Asia
What was the building of the Panama Canal?
Acquired control by organizing a revolt
What is the Canal Zone or Panama Canal?
Led to the Spanish. American War
What is the Cuban Rebellion?
Lands gained as a result of the Spanish-American War
What are Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and Cuba?
Caused the largest number of US casualties
What was malarya and Yellow Fever?
Island nation where many American sugar plantations were located
Where is Cuba?
Policy under which stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations
What is imperialism?
Policy that established the US as “an international police power”
What is the Roosevelt Corollary?
Addition of new territory to an existing country
What is annexation?
Settlement of a dispute by a person chosen to listen to both sides
What is arbitration?
A grant of land in exchange for a promise to use it for a specific purpose
What is a concession?
National pride combined with a desire for an aggressive foreign policy
What is jingoism?
Argued that imperialism rejected the American ideal of liberty for all
Who were the anti-imperialists?
Used yellow journalism to increase sympathy for Cuban rebels
Who was William Randolph Hearst or Joseph Pulitzer?
Argued that in order to protect trade, the US must build up the navy
Who was Alfred Thayer Mahan?
President who used a “Big Stick” to expand American influence
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
President known for his “dollar diplomacy” in Latin America
Who was William Howard Taft?
Famous site during the Spanish. American War for the “Rough Riders”
Where is San Juan Hill?
Policy giving countries equal access to trading rights in China
What is the Open Door Policy?
Annexed by the US in 1898 to provide a base for our navy
Where is Hawaii?
Location of surprise American attack which marked the beginning of war
Where is the Philippines?
Area outside a nation’s borders where it exercises economic control
What is a sphere of influence?