Ss Spanish-American War Flashcards

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Imperialism

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The policy by which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker nations or territories

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Spanish-American War

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A war in 1898 that began when the U.S. demanded Cuba's independence from Spain

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Open Door Policy

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In 1899, the U.S. asked nations to follow a policy in which no one country controlled trade with China

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The World

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Joseph Pulitzer's famous magazine that used yellow journalism to attract readers. Was competitive with New York Journal owner, William Randolph Hearst

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Platt Amendment

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A result of the Spanish-American War, which gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs when there was a threat to "life, property, and individual liberty"

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Battle of Manila Bay

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It began early on the morning of May 1, 1898. General George Dewey's forces had destroyed the Spanish fleet by a little past noon. Manila is the Philippine capital

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Yellow Journalism

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A style of journalism that exaggerates and sensationalizes the news

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Anti-Imperialist League

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A group of well-known Americans that believed the U.S. shouldn't deny other people the right to govern themselves

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Panama Canal

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A shortcut through Panama that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans

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New York Journal

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William Randolph Hearst's famous magazine that used yellow journalism to attract readers. Was competitive with The World owner, Joseph Pulitzer

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Sphere of Influence

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An area where foreign nations claim special rights and economic privileges

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San Juan Hill

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The hill Americans had to capture in order to gain control of Santiago's port, which is a Spanish stronghols in southern Cuba

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Rough Rider

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A member of the first U.S. Volunteer Cavalry , organized by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War

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Boxer Rebellion

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In 1900, Chinese resentment toward foreigners' attitude of cultural superiorityresulted in this violent uprising

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Roosevelt Corollary

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A 1904 addition to the Monroe Doctrine allowing the United Stated to be the "policeman" in Latin America and the Western Hemisphere

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U.S.S. Maine

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A U.S. warship that mysteriously exploded and sank in the harbor of Havana, Cuba on February 15, 1898

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Queen Liliuokalani

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Became the leader of Hawaii in 1891. She believed that planters had too much influence. She treatned them with a revolt, and instead, American planters staged a revolt and overthrew the queen and set up their own government

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Grover Cleveland

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Before the Senate could approve of the planters' request in 1893 to annex Hawaii, he became president. He didn't approve of the planters' actions and withdrew the treaty. Hawaii wouldn't be annexed until 1898

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General Valeriano Weyler

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Used harsh methods to stop the revolt of the Cubans against Spain. He forced Cubans from their homes into Prison camps

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Commodore George Dewey

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Under his forces, the American navy destroyed the Spanish fleet and he became a hero

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Commodore Matthew Perry

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He opened Japan to the idea of trading.

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William Seward

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A strong backer of expansion, William Seward was Secretary of State under Abe Lincoln and Andrew Jackson. He made his biggest move in 1867 when he purchased Alaska from Russia for nearly 2 cents and acre

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Jose Marti

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Dedicated his life to the Cuban struggle for independence from Spain. He became the symbol of liberty throughout Latin America

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William Randolph Hearst

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Owner of the New York Journal. Was a fierce competitor with William Randolph Hearst

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Emilio Aguinaldo

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Head of the Filipino rebel forces.

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John Hay

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Secretary of state. Proposed the Open Door Policy and called the Spanish-American war a "splendid little war!"

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Alfred T. Mahan

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He served in the navy for almost 40 years. In the 1890s, he wrote many books on the historical importance of sea power, trading stations, and colonies. He encouraged government officials to build up American naval forces

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Joseph Pulitzer

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Owner of The World. Was a fierce competitior with William Randolph Hearst

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William McKinley

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President at the time of the Spanish-American War.

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Theodore Roosevelt

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Helped organize the Rough Riders, the 1st volunteer cavalry unit. Was in the navy