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What is the crop that America wanted to protect in Cuba and Hawaii. Sugar. Territory of Spain until it won its independence in 1898. Cuba. A policy that calls for expanding a nation’s boundaries. Expansionism. Location of fighting during the Spanish American War. Philippines and Cuba.
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What is the crop that America wanted to protect in Cuba and Hawaii
Cuba United States Spain
What is Yellow Journalism? Pulitzer and Hearst
After the Spanish American War, the United States gained what territories?
Roosevelt Corollary What are the 3 point?
U.S. right to interfere in Economic affairs • Claim to International Police Power • “Big Stick” Diplomacy
To protect the newly acquired territories Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
Theodore Roosevelt is attempting to walk softly, but will use a big stick to accomplish his purpose
What are the causes and results of the Spanish American War?
Causes Results • Protection of American Business interest in Cuba • America supported Cuban independence from Spain • The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine • Exaggerated news reports • The United States became a world power • Cuba gained independence from Spain • The United States gained • Puerto Rico • Guam • Philippines