American Imperialism Quiz

Define imperialism. Why is it kind of odd that American can sometimes be referred to as an empire? Expansion of country’s power, and because we are a democracy and not a monarchy.

What was going on in Cube before America got involved? War/ Cuba vs Spain

Why was Cuba at war with Spain? They were trying to leave Spain.

Define Yellow Journalism? Clickbait, trying to convince America to go into Cuba and help them.

What event led to American getting into the Spanish American War? USS Maine, Battleship blew up.

How much money did it take to buy the Philippines? $20,000,000

What 2 places became American territories? Puerto Rico and Guam

What was the group that Theodore Roosevelt Started? Rough Riders

Define Teller amendment – U.S will not take over Cuba.

What was the Treaty of Paris? Spain had to give us ownership of Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Guam