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The actions used by one nation to exercise political or economic control over smaller or weaker nations
What are “Spheres of Influence” and what country was affected by them?
Section of a country where one foreign nation enjoys special rights and powersCHINA
A country that is technically independent, but is actually under the control of another countryCUBA and the United States
A policy of joining the business interests of a country with its diplomatic interests abroad
This man warned the United States against getting involved in foreign affairs in his Farewell Address
What is Yellow Journalism?Who uses Yellow Journalism?What is it a cause of?
Writing which exaggerates sensational, dramatic, and gruesome events to attract readersNewspapers and MagazinesSpanish-American War
Chain of 8 large and 100 smaller islands 2,000 miles west of California
This “counter movement” opposed empire building by the United States
Belief that white, western civilization has an obligation to bring their culture and values to “darker” corners of the world
Why did Americans believe they needed to expand their power overseas? Name four reasons.
Ensure economic growth, extend political power, compete with other nations, spread Christianity, spread democracy, etc.
War that lasted four months. Fought in the Philippines and Cuba.
A group of US cavalry volunteers led by Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish-American War
Why did some Americans oppose empire building by the United States?
Anti-imperialists:Believed empire building was counter to the Democratic values on which the country was founded
President McKinley sent US battleship Maine to discourage rioting in Havana, CubaFebruary 15, 1898 – Maine explodes in Havana Harbor 260 American deadUS blames Spain and calls for warApril 1898 – US recognizes Cuban independence and declares war on Spain
What effect did the Spanish-American War have on US expansion?
The American empire became a reality despite criticism that it was contrary to the democratic values on which the country was basedAcquisition of Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico and Philippines
This man’s belief in expansionism led to the building of the Panama Canal
Were there any drawbacks to the building of the Panama Canal? If so, what were they?
Explain how some American newspapers contributed to America’s declaration of war against Spain in 1898.