imperialism Flashcards
Imperialism
When a country takes over a weaker country for its natural resources and markets
Sphere of Influence
an area dominated by a country (usually around its borders)
Germany and Italy
two new European countries in the 1800s that grew rapidly
Mexican Revolution
Civil war in Mexico between pro-American and anti-American forces
Who won the Mexican Revolution?
The Anti-American forces
Who was the general in the Mexican Revolution that ordered raids into American territories?
Francisco “Pancho” Villa
Seward’s Folly
United States Secretary of State William Seward’s purchase of Alaska, which was 2 cents per acre. Alaska had plenty of oil
Who was the Cuban revolutionary and poet who accused the Spanish for human rights violations?
Jose Marti
What is yellow journalism
when newspapers make up or exaggerate stories to increase sales, and war sells the best. partly the reason why America got involved in the war between Cuba and Spain
What was the letter written by a Spanish diplomat that got leaked for calling McKinely weak?
de Lome letter
What was the name of the American ship destroyed off the coast of Cuba (1898) and caused fury in Americans, prompting the country to join the war?
USS Maine
Who was the American admiral who defeated a Spanish fleet in Manila?
Admiral George Dewey
What was the name of the volunteer cavalry regiment that was led by TR and gave him a national reputation
Rough Riders
What treaty ended the Spanish-American war?
Treaty of Paris 1898
What law gave Cuba limited independence from the United States?
Platt Amendment
