American Imperialism

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What does the term imperialism refer to?

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A policy of taking control over another country through diplomacy or military force.

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The _______________ was a peace treaty between the United States and Spain in 1898 to end the Spanish-American War.

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Treaty of Paris

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Hostility towards Spain increased as the American public was influenced by ________, which is a style of newspaper reporting that exaggerates and emphasizes sensational news.

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Yellow Journalism

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The sudden explosion of the _____ off of the coast of Cuba led Americans to believe that  _____ was to blame, despite the fact that there was no evidence of that nation's involvement.

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U.S.S. Maine; Spain

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The __________ was a volunteer cavalry regiment that served during the Spanish-American War, and was organized by future president __________ .

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Rough Riders; Theodore Roosevelt

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In 1901, the _________ made Cuba a legal protectorate of the United States, meaning that Cuba would remain a sovereign nation, but the United States could intervene in Cuba's affairs any time they felt it necessary.

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Platt Amendment

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President Teddy Roosevelt signed the _______, which enabled the United States to intervene in Latin American countries to "preserve stability."

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Roosevelt Corollary

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John Hay's policy known as ______________ allowed the United States and other nations to trade “openly” with the Chinese.

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Open Door Policy

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The United States completed the _________ in order to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for trade.

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Panama Canal

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President Taft's foreign policy was known as __________ , and refers to the idea that through financial investment in foreign nations, the United States would influence those nations both politically and economically.

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Dollar Diplomacy