Age of Imperialism

Question 1

Alaska

Answer 1

bought from Russia in 1867, nicknamed “Seward’s Icebox”, not supported by the American public

Question 2

The Influence of Sea Power Upon History (1890)

Answer 2

written by Alfred Thayer Mahan, argues for the need of a strong navy to become a superpower

Question 3

Jingoism

Answer 3

intense nationalism calling for aggressive foreign policy

Question 4

Cuban Revolt

Answer 4

attempt to overthrow Spanish colonial rule

Question 5

Yellow Journalism

Answer 5

news sources promoting war fever by exaggerating or telling false stories of Spanish atrocities in Cuba

Question 6

Sinking of the Maine

Answer 6

the USS Maine exploded at anchor in Cuba, Spain was accused

Question 7

De Lome Letter

Answer 7

letter from a Spanish diplomat criticizing McKinley

Question 8

Treaty of Peace

Answer 8

Cuba is independent, US owns Puerto Rico and Guam, US controls Philippines

Question 9

Filipino Insurrection (1889)

Answer 9

Philippines wanted independence, took the US three years to take back control