Lesson 3.1 - 3.3 (Imperialism, Spanish-American War, Panama Canal)

Theodore Roosevelt

26th President of the United States & took over after William McKinley

Imperialism

Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region

American Imperialism

1. Desire for military strength
2. Thirst for new markets
3. Belief in cultural superiority

Valeriano Weyler

General sent by Spain to stop Cuban revolt that used harsh tactics "concentration camps, shooting civilian, ect."

Yellow Journalism

Type of sensational, biased, and often false reporting for the sake of attracting readers

USS Maine

U.S. Battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898

De Lome Letter

Spanish Ambassador's letter that criticized President McKinley in insulting terms

Spanish-American War

In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the U.S. supported the Cubans' fight for independence

Rough Riders

Volunteer regiment of US Cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War

Treaty of Paris 1898

Ended the Spanish-American War

America Gained

1. Philippines, 2. Guam, 3. Puerto Rico

Cuba Gained

Independence

William Seward

US Senator who negotiated purchase of Alaska for $7.2 million

Panama Canal

A ship canal 40 miles long across the Isthmus of Panama built by the United States (1904-1914)

France

Country that failed building the canal for 10 years

Consequences of the Panama Canal

1. 5,600 workers dead & 2. Foreign Affairs ruined

10 Years

Number of years it took to complete the canal

$380 Million

Total cost of the panama canal

$40 Million

Price the US payed for the canal zone from France