Conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States. Fought mainly for the issue of Cuban independence from Spain. Also fought in the Philippines and Caribbean.

Exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to attract readers.

Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico

Territory gained by the U.S. as a result of the Spanish-American War.

Causes of the Spanish-American War

Cuban rebellion against Spain. Yellow Journalism. Explosion of the USS Maine. De Lome Letter

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

This was a ship sent to Havana Harbor, Cuba, and exploded. It was blamed on the Spanish by newspapers. Drummed up support for the Spanish-American War.

Helped overthrow the queen of Hawaii and established himself as leader and refused to give up power. Pushed for America to annex Hawaii.

Navy Captain who wrote in his book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, that a nation's strength depends on its naval might. Leading imperialist.

Foreign policy created under President Taft providing economic assistance in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Increased the military might of the U.S. by providing a strategic naval base at Pearl Harbor.

1904 extension of the Monroe Doctrine. Declaring that the U.S. would act as an international police power in Latin America.

Effects of the Spanish-American War

-Spain loses most of it's empire -The Platt Amendment allows the U.S. to intervene in Cuba -The U.S. acquired the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico -The U.S. increases it's strength as a world power -The U.S. expands its economic markets.

Volunteer cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt. Gained fame at the Battle of San Juan Hill.

Connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, built from 1904 - 1914. Helped improve trade and military transportation. The Spanish-American War demonstrated the need for this.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy under McKinley who later fought at the Battle of San Juan Hill. Also, VP. Then VP after McKinley's assassination. He was known as a trust-buster and the first Progressive President.

25th president responsible for Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, and the Annexation of Hawaii, imperialism. Is assassinated by an anarchist.

Objected to the annexation of the Philippines and the building of an American empire.

Economic Benefits of Annexing Hawaii

Natural Resources (Sugar, pineapples), trade, and providing a place for American ships to refuel in the Pacific

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World Power

Term	Definition
Spanish-American War	Conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States. Fought mainly for the issue of Cuban independence from Spain. Also fought in the Philippines and Caribbean.
Yellow Journalism	Exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to attract readers.
Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico	Territory gained by the U.S. as a result of the Spanish-American War.
Causes of the Spanish-American War	Cuban rebellion against Spain. Yellow Journalism. Explosion of the USS Maine. De Lome Letter
Imperialism	A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
The U.S.S. Maine	This was a ship sent to Havana Harbor, Cuba, and exploded. It was blamed on the Spanish by newspapers. Drummed up support for the Spanish-American War.
Sanford B. Dole	Helped overthrow the queen of Hawaii and established himself as leader and refused to give up power. Pushed for America to annex Hawaii.
Alfred Mahan	Navy Captain who wrote in his book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, that a nation's strength depends on its naval might. Leading imperialist.
Dollar Diplomacy	Foreign policy created under President Taft providing economic assistance in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Hawaii	Increased the military might of the U.S. by providing a strategic naval base at Pearl Harbor.
Roosevelt Corollary	1904 extension of the Monroe Doctrine. Declaring that the U.S. would act as an international police power in Latin America.
Effects of the Spanish-American War	-Spain loses most of it's empire -The Platt Amendment allows the U.S. to intervene in Cuba -The U.S. acquired the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico -The U.S. increases it's strength as a world power -The U.S. expands its economic markets.
Rough Riders	Volunteer cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt. Gained fame at the Battle of San Juan Hill.
Panama Canal	Connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, built from 1904 - 1914. Helped improve trade and military transportation. The Spanish-American War demonstrated the need for this.
Big Stick Policy	Assistant Secretary of the Navy under McKinley who later fought at the Battle of San Juan Hill. Also, VP. Then VP after McKinley's assassination. He was known as a trust-buster and the first Progressive President.
William McKinley	25th president responsible for Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, and the Annexation of Hawaii, imperialism. Is assassinated by an anarchist.
Anti-Imperialists	Objected to the annexation of the Philippines and the building of an American empire.
Economic Benefits of Annexing Hawaii	Natural Resources (Sugar, pineapples), trade, and providing a place for American ships to refuel in the Pacific

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