American Imperialism

A man-made waterway connecting the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean in Central America. Used to transport goods much faster.

• Chinese Lake

• Honduras River

• Mexico Waterway

• Panama Canal

In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the U.S. supported the Cubans' fight for independence.

• Spanish-American War

• The Civil War

• World War I

• Philippine Insurrection

It was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, stating the United States had the right to protect its economic interests in South and Central America by using military force.

• Open Door Policy

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Moral Diplomacy

This document limited Cuba's treaty making abilities, controlled its debt, and stipulated that the United States could intervene militarily to restore order when it saw fit.

• Open Door Policy

• Platt Amendment

• Teller Amendment

• Dollar Diplomacy

U.S. Battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898; Evidence suggests an internal explosion, however Spanish military was framed by Yellow Journalism; The incident was a catalyst for the Spanish American War

• U.S.S. Arizona

• U.S.S. Kennedy

• U.S.S. Maine

• U.S.S. Constitution

Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers

• Excellent Journalism

• Yellow Journalism

• Fake News

• Muckraking Journalism

Policy held by Teddy Roosevelt in foreign affairs; Use military force only when necessary; a way to intimidate countries without actually harming them.

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Big Stick Diplomacy

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Open Door Policy

This is a policy of non-participation in international affairs

• Isolationism

• Jingoism

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

What is foreign policy?

• a country’s relations with other nations
• international trade policy
• sending diplomats to global conferences
• protection of overseas interests

At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? 

• Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain
• Spain, Cuba, Guam
• Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia
• Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico