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Overseas expansion

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What were the causes of the Spanish-American War? Cuba's fight for independence from Spain gained sympathy in the US. Yellow Journalism increased American support for war The explosion of the USS Mane in Havana Harbor in 1898 led many Americans to blame Spain.
What were the results of the Spanish-American War? -The United States defeated Spain in 1898. -Cuba gained independence from Spain. -The US gained control of Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. -The US became a stronger world power with overseas territory.
Yellow Journalism Yellow Journalism is a style of reporting that exaggerates or sensationalizes events to influence people's opinions and attract attention.
What was the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine? Expanded the Monroe Doctrine by saying that the US could act as an "international police power" in Latin America to maintain order and keep European nations out.
What was the impact of the Panama Canal? It connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, making sea travel much faster by avoiding a long trip around South America. It boosted global trade because ships could move goods. It strengthened US military by giving a control over a key shipping.
Imperialism When a country expands its power by taking control of other lands or influencing other countries.
What was the purpose of US imperialism? -Economic gain by accessing new markets and raw materials for US businesses -Military strength by building naval bases and expanding US Navy -National pride(nationalism) because Americans believed the US should be a strong world power -Comp. in Europe
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