U.S. History CBA Test

Yellow Joournalism

Sensationalized and exaggerated headlines used to stir public emotions.

De Lome Letter

Letter from a Spanish diplomat that criticized President McKinely.

USS Maine

U.S. battleship whose explosion in Havana harbor was a cause for the war.

Treaty of Paris

Agreement that ended the Spanish American War, granting the U.S. territories: Puerto Rico, guam & The Philippines.

Roosevelt Corollary

Asserted the U.S. right to intervene in the affairs of Western Hemisphere nations.

Alfred T. Maham

Author who influenced the U.S. to expand its naval power, spending and overseas expansion.

Sanford B. Dole

Advocated for the annexation of Hawaii to expand U.S. influence.

“Big Stick” Policy

Teddy Roosevelt’s approach to foreign policy, especially regarding the Panama Canal.

The cause of America acquiring Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines was what?

Spanish American war, Treaty of Paris

What was the affect of America acquiring all of these territories?

They were claimed as world power.

Where were these territories located?

Caribbean

How did winning the Spanish-American War help the United States economy?

More markets, Trade increase.

Who was a main supporter for the annexation of Hawaii?

Spent more on Navy.

Why was Hawaii considered an important location for the United States?

it would benefit Sugar plantations economically and the U.S. military.

What were hawaiian protesting?

because Dole got rid of there queen.

What did Theodore Roosevelt’s “Big Stick Policy” mean, and how was it used in Panama?

To protect latin america. Helped build canal.

What was an economic affect of the U.S. of Spanish American War?

Allowed for natural recources, trade, and markets.

What was the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine Addressing?

Wants to stop Europe interference.

What issues did Roosevelt address by securing the construction of the Panama Canal?

Big Stick Policy

What was a result of the construction of the Panama Canal?

Faster way to travel on water.

What were two geographic obstacles that were encountered during the construction of the Panama Canal?

Elevation, tropical climate, deadly animals, diseases.

What was one problem the U.S. faced as it continued to expand its control overseas?

Harder to control areas