US History - Quiz 25 Flashcards
Spanish-American War
In what nation did the US enforce the Monroe Doctrine without the aid of the British navy?
Venezuela
the explosion of this battleship caused the US to go to war with Spain
USS Maine
this island nation ceded the rights to establish a naval base at Pearl Harbor to the US
Hawaii
this political process allows voters to remove a politician from office before his term expires
recall
this city was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1906
San Francisco
the Spanish ambassador insulted Pres. McKinley in a letter that became known as the…
de Lome Letter
the cavalry volunteers that took part in the charge up San Juan Hill =
Rough Riders
a person who supports the control of the governments and resources of other nations by conquering and making them into colonies
imperialist
a third party that settles disputes
an arbitrator
Henry Ford developed this to increase the speed of production and to lower the cost of the Model T
assembly line
