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02/13/2013

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Cuba
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This nation gained it's independence in the Spanish-American War.
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Jose Marti
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This Cuban poet and journalist launched a Cuban revolution in 1895.
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USS Maine
Definition
Soon after it was destroyed, the United States declared war on Spain.
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Rough Riders
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This voluntary cavalry unit fought in a famous battle in Cuba.
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De Lome Letter
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It criticized an American president, causing American public opinions to turn against Spain.
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San Juan Hill
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Theodore Roosevelt was declared hero of this, even though his troops only played a minor role in its capture.
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George Dewey
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He was the naval commander who led the American forces that steamed into Manila Bay and destroyed the Spanish fleet.
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Philippine Islands
Definition
After the war, the United States paid $20 million to Spain for the annexation of this nation.
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Yellow Journalism
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This term means exaggerated reporting by newspapers or magazines to attract readers.
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William McKinley
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He asked COngress to declare war on Spain.
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General Valeriano Weyler
Definition
This general forced Cubans to relocate to concentration camps, where thousands died.
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Great Britain
Definition
On which country's empire did "the sun never set" during the 1800's?
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A native Hawaiian who supported US interests.
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Who was Hawaii's first provisional president?
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They were all forced to submit to United States authority.
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What did Hawaii, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines all have in common?
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Discourage European interference in the Western Hemisphere.
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The Roosevelt Corollary was meant to do what?
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China
Definition
Which of the following was NOT an imperialist power during the 1800's?
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Remove a foreign influence from China
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The Boxer was an attempt by the Chinese revolutionaries to do what?
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A need for a new source of cheap labor.
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Which of the following was not an example of stimulated imperialism during the late 1800's?
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Negotiating an end to the Russo-Japanese War.
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Theodore Roosevelt won the 1906 Nobel Prize for what?
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Encouraging and supporting Panama's independence.
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The U.S. gained control of the land it needed to build in the Panama Canal by what means?
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The Platt Amendement
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Which of the following did the U.S. insist that Cuba include in its Constitution?
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Hawaii
Definition
Which of the following were NOT under some form of US control as a result of the Spanish-American War?
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Monroe Doctrine
Definition
The Roosevelt Corollary was built upon this.
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Pancho Villa
Definition
General John J. Pershing led a force for 15,000 soldiers in an attempt to capture what?
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Its trade interest.
Definition
The Open Door Policy was designed as a way for the United States to further what?
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Korea
Definition
The Russo-Japanese War was fought over the control of?
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China
Definition
In which nation did the Box Rebellion take place?
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Puerto Rico
Definition
Which nation was directly affected by the Foraker Act?
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China
Definition
Which nation was the focus of John Hay's Open Door?
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Cuba
Definition
To which nation did the Treaty of Paris guarantee independence?
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Cuba
Definition
Which nation did the Platt Amendment make a US protectorate?
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China
Definition
Which nation was least affected by the Spanish-American War?
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Philippines
Definition
Which nation attempted to achieve its independence by going to war against the US?
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Philippines
Definition
In which nation did the US use the same sort of concentration camp practices that it had condemned Spain for using in Cuba?
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Cuba
Definition
At the turn of the century, which nation could be best described as independent, though bullied, trading partner of the US?
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Panama Canal
Definition
Although this enhanced the power and prestige of the United States, the circumstances under which it was created damaged US-Lain American relations.
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John J. Pershing
Definition
He led American forces into Mexico in pursuit of a Mexican revolutionary leader.
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Dollar Diplomacy
Definition
This term refers to the policy of using US government to guarantee loans made to foreign countries by American business people.
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Woodrow Wilson
Definition
During his presidency, the United States and Mexico came close to war.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Definition
The Panama Canal was built during his presidency.
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Roosevelt Corollary
Definition
Also known was "Big Stick Diplomacy."
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Mexican Revolution
Definition
The Revolution that took place in the country south of the United States.
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Venustiano Carranza
Definition
This Mexican leader allowed the US to send troops into this country.
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Missionary Diplomacy
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This term refers to the policy of denying recognition of Latin American governments that the US viewed as oppressive, undemocratic, or hostile to US interests.
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Francisco "Pancho" Villa
Definition
American troops were sent into Mexico to try to capture this Mexican revolutionary leader.
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