Spanish American War

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Justify overseas expansion to Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific in 1898.

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Imperialism

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European nations can't create new colonies or interfere in the Western Hemisphere.

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Monroe Doctrine

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U.S. expansion into the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam after defeating a major European power.

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Results of the Spanish American War

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U.S. Naval War College president who argued for a strong navy and overseas bases for trade and defense.

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Alfred Thayer Mahan

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U.S. intervention in Western Hemisphere finances to aid smaller countries and deter European takeover.

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Roosevelt Corollary

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America as an 'international police force' in Latin America was justified by:

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Big Stick Policy

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Shortened travel from 16,000 miles to 6,500 miles. Took 10 years, cost $400 million, and many lives. Used for trade and quick water route during war.

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Panama Canal

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Sugar cane plantation supported annexation in 1898, became U.S. territory in 1900, and the 50th state in 1959.

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Hawaii

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American newspapers sensationalized news to gain support for Cubans.

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Yellow Journalism

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U.S. would not annex Cuba after its independence from Spain.

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Teller Amendment