The Spanish American War
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| A large island nation that was a colony of Spain until it was freed in the Spanish-American War |
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| The rules or guidelines a country has and follows in its dealings with other countries |
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| What 3 territories did America gain control of in the Spanish-American War? |
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| When a stronger nation holds or expands control or dominating influence over weaker foreign lands, but without settling population in those lands |
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| A canal constructed in the early 1900's by the U.S. across Panama that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. |
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| Statements made by President Roosevelt that claimed the U.S. had a right, under certain circumstances, to step in and solve disputes affecting countries in the Americas. |
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| A battleship sent by the U.S. to Cuba to protect American citizens during the rebellion. It was blown up in the Havana Harbor and led to the U.S. declaring war. |
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| A term for the exaggerated style of news reporting in the newspapers. |
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| What were the CAUSES/REASONS for the S.A.W.? | 1. America's desire to help Cuba gain independence.
2. Protecting American business interests (SUGAR)
3. SINKING OF THE USS MAINE
4. YELLOW JOURNALISM that exaggerated and inflamed the public opinion against Spain.
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| What were the EFFECTS/RESULTS of the S.A.W.? | 1. U.S. became recognized as a World Power.
2. Cuba became independent of Spain.
3. U.S. gained: THE PHILIPPINES, GUAM, AND PUERTO RICO.
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| How long did the Spanish-American War last? | From APRIL to AUGUST 1898.
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| President Theodore Roosevelt's style of dealing with foreign countries that he thought were not acting fairly toward the U.S. |
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