Imperialism and the Spanish-American war Flashcards

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Why did the Us start to look overseas for territory in the late 1800’s?

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Because of the navy, nationalism, social darwinism, and new economic opportunities.

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Explain Yellow Journalism

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propaganda, over exaggerated news/stories, and made up or implied things

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Explain the USS Maine explosion

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photo shows an ape or monkey representing the Spanish. In the background are dead soldiers of Maine and the site of war. This picture shows the emotional reaction of spain.

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What did America get after the “war on two fronts”?

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America got Cuba and guam and the us became the empire with different territories.

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