Key Terms from Imperialism and the Spanish American War

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Imperialism

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A policy or ideology where a country extends its power and influence over other nations or territories, often through military force or diplomatic means.

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Colonialism

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The practice of acquiring and maintaining colonies or territories, often involving the settlement of people from the colonizing country and the exploitation of resources.

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Annexation

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The act of formally adding territory to an existing political unit, such as a country or state, often without the consent of the territory's original inhabitants.

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Sovereignty

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The authority of a state to govern itself or another state, often discussed in the context of political independence and self-determination.

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Militarism

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The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

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Cuban Revolution

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A significant uprising in Cuba against Spanish rule that ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish American War in 1898.

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Yellow Journalism

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A style of newspaper reporting that emphasizes sensationalism and exaggeration, often to provoke public interest or outrage, particularly in the context of the Spanish American War.

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Treaty of Paris (1898)

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The agreement that ended the Spanish American War, in which Spain ceded territories to the United States, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

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Platt Amendment

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A legislative provision that stipulated conditions for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Cuba after the Spanish American War, effectively allowing U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs.

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Insurrection

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A violent uprising against an authority or government, specifically referring to the rebellion against Spanish rule in Cuba that contributed to the war.