History Exam Flashcards
Who coined the Spanish-American War “the splendid little war” and why it was called that?
John Hay coined it and it was called that because it only lasted 4 months
Where were the 2 battle fronts?
Cuba & Philippines
Why Fight?
- Cuba seeks independence from Spain
- Yellow journalism
McKinley President 1896 what were his campaign promises?
- Protect American Business
- Free the Cuban People
What is autonomy?
The right to your own government
Why does usa enter the war?
- USS Maine mysteriously blow up
- the Spanish ambassador, De Lome sends letter back to Spain critizing our president and the Cubans intercept so we will fight with them
Examples of TR’s foreign policy being used.
- Ending Russo-Japanese War
- Adding to Monroe doctrine (Roosevelt corollary)
3.building the Panama Canal
What happened in the Russio-Japanese war?
- Japan ignores open door policy and established a protectorate of Korea
- Russia fights Japs over natural resources
- Teddy was named Nobel peace prize because of ending the war
Who were the rough riders?
A group of athletes, cowboys, etc, lead by Teddy Roosevelt
Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?
An all black regiment that is very instrumental to winning in Cuba.
Jose Marti
A Cuban rebel
San Juan Hill
Key victory in the Spanish-American war and the rough riders get free.
The Platt Amendment:
- Cuba coundnt have alliances with any other country’s
2.U.S could interfere with Cuban affairs - Cuba must lease Guantanamo Bay
- Cuba could not be in debt
(AAGD)
Teddy Roosevelt’s 3 c’s
- Coservation
- Corporation
- Consumer Protection
Treaty of Paris
- Ends Spanish-American War
- cuba becomes a protectorate free from Spain
- Spain givens up Puerto Rico/Guam
- U.S pays $20 mil to buy the Philippines
