Us Imperialism

Question 1

Spanish-American War

Answer 1

War between Spain and U.S; Spain controlled Cuba and the US helped gain Cuba’s independence

Question 2

Yellow Journalism

Answer 2

Exaggerating articles to sell more products

Question 3

USS Maine

Answer 3

United States naval ship that blew up, started the beginning of the Spanish- American war

Question 4

Rough riders

Answer 4

Volunteer group of soldiers who fought in the Spanish-American war to help win and their leader was Teddy Roosevelt

Question 5

Foraker Act

Answer 5

Law passed that set up a new government in Puerto Rico

Question 6

Procterate

Answer 6

One nation has slight control and say on how a nation is run

Question 7

Dollar diplomacy

Answer 7

Relationship with another country through bribing with money

Question 8

Monroe Doctrine

Answer 8

Happened in 1820; was a warning from US to europeans to stay on their side and not interfere with North/ South america

Question 9

Roosevelt Corollary

Answer 9

Was added to the Monroe Doctrine that stated the consequences if Europeans didnt obey they would use military force on them

Question 10

Imperialism

Answer 10

Ruling over foreign countries