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Span Amer War

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These islands were annexed by the U.S because of their strategic military importance in the Pacific Hawaii
A territory that was gained by the U.S. as a result of the Spanish American war Philippines
Country with business interest in Cuba particularly sugar US
In what islands was the U.S.S Maine anchored? Cuba and Puerto Rico
Country that Cuba gained independence from Spain
Exaggerated newspaper stories yellow journalism
What was the name of the cavalry group that Teddy Roosevelt led? Rough Riders
The Rough Riders fought alongside what African American regiments? 9th and 10th Cavalry
The U.S. gained which territories from Spain? Puerto Rico and Guam
T or F The US became a formidable world power as a result of the Span/Amer war T
T or F Spain agreed to sell the Philippines to the US for 20 million T
Coined by President Theodore Roosevelt, is a foreign policy of using peaceful negotiation ("speak softly") but backing it with the credible threat or use of military force ("carry a big stick") to achieve goals Big Stick Diplomacy
The U.S. would stay out of European politics, and Europe should stay out of American politics Monroe Doctrine
President Theodore Roosevelt's 1904 addition to the Monroe Doctrine , stating the U.S. would act as an "international police power" Roosevelt Corollary
Waterway that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Panama Canal
A result of the Panama Canal lower shipping costs
T or F Roosevelt balanced domestic reforms with international power building, making him one of the most impactful US presidents of the early 20th century. T
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