HIST 7-*Imperialism Vocabulary Study Guide

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Hawaii

The U.S. gained this territory by ANNEXING it and overthrowing the Queen.

<p>The U.S. gained this territory by ANNEXING it and overthrowing the Queen.</p>
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Imperialism

taking over other countries or territories to build your own country's strength

<p>taking over other countries or territories to build your own country's strength</p>
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Alaska

The U.S. purchased this territory from Russia for $7.2 million .

<p>The U.S. purchased this territory from Russia for $7.2 million .</p>
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Yellow Journalism

exaggerated reporting by newspaper or magazines in order to sell more copies

<p>exaggerated reporting by newspaper or magazines in order to sell more copies</p>
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USS Maine

One of America's newest battleships, sent to Cuba to protect American citizens and businesses, but blew up, igniting war with Spain

<p>One of America's newest battleships, sent to Cuba to protect American citizens and businesses, but blew up, igniting war with Spain</p>
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Panama Canal

88 mile long canal across the center of Panama that allows ships to travel back and forth from the Pacific to the Atlantic; utilizes large locks

<p>88 mile long canal across the center of Panama that allows ships to travel back and forth from the Pacific to the Atlantic; utilizes large locks</p>
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Building the Panama Canal

event that most clearly demonstrates Roosevelt's use of the "BIG STICK" Policy.

<p>event that most clearly demonstrates Roosevelt's use of the "BIG STICK" Policy.</p>
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Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines

After the Spanish American War, the United States gained possession of ___________.

<p>After the Spanish American War, the United States gained possession of ___________.</p>
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Results of the Spanish American War

1. The US becomes a superpower

2. Cuba gained independence from Spain

3. US gains Guam, Philippines and Puerto Rico as territories.

<p>1. The US becomes a superpower</p><p>2. Cuba gained independence from Spain</p><p>3. US gains Guam, Philippines and Puerto Rico as territories.</p>
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Reasons (causes) of the Spanish American War

1. Protection of American business interests

2. American supports of Cuban rebels to gain independence from Spain.

3. Rising tensions as a result of the sinking of the USS Maine.

4. Yellow Journalism

<p>1. Protection of American business interests</p><p>2. American supports of Cuban rebels to gain independence from Spain.</p><p>3. Rising tensions as a result of the sinking of the USS Maine.</p><p>4. Yellow Journalism</p>