Queen Lili’uokalani

The last ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Liliuokalani was overthrown by a group with strong connections and business interests in the United States. The Queen was arrested and forced to give up her throne. The new Republic of Hawaii being annexed to the U.S in 1898

They were a group of volunteer cavalry who fought in the Spanish-American War. They were well known because of the participation of Teddy Roosevelt. He resigned his position as assistant Secretary of the Navy to form the group.

Considered an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, the Roosevelt Corollary said that America had a special interest in maintaining law and order in the Western Hemisphere, allowing it to intervene in the affairs of those countries.

This was a conflict between between the United States and Spain. Lasting only 10 weeks, it resulted in the U.S. gaining the territories of Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

They were a group of volunteer cavalry who fought in the Spanish-American War. They were well known because of the participation of Teddy Roosevelt. He resigned his position as assistant Secretary of the Navy to form the group.

The last ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Liliuokalani was overthrown by a group with strong connections and business interests in the United States. The Queen was arrested and forced to give up her throne. The new Republic of Hawaii being annexed to the U.S in 1898

Considered an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, the Roosevelt Corollary said that America had a special interest in maintaining law and order in the Western Hemisphere, allowing it to intervene in the affairs of those countries.

This was a conflict between between the United States and Spain. Lasting only 10 weeks, it resulted in the U.S. gaining the territories of Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

The Roosevelt Corollary

Considered an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, this said that America had a special interest in maintaining law and order in the Western Hemisphere, allowing it to intervene in the affairs of those countries.

The last ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Liliuokalani was overthrown by a group with strong connections and business interests in the United States. The Queen was arrested and forced to give up her throne. The new Republic of Hawaii being annexed to the U.S in 1898

They were a group of volunteer cavalry who fought in the Spanish-American War. They were well known because of the participation of Teddy Roosevelt. He resigned his position as assistant Secretary of the Navy to form the group.

This was a conflict between between the United States and Spain. Lasting only 10 weeks, it resulted in the U.S. gaining the territories of Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

These were areas of China where European countries basically controlled the trade and market during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Maine was an armored cruiser sent to Havana in early 1898. It sank after a tremendous explosion on February 15th and 261 crew members died. Many concluded she had been sunk by Spain and newspapers used a rallying cry of “Remember the Maine” to help spark the Spanish-American war. Later investigations have shown that a spontaneous fire in her coal bunker destroyed her.

Considered one of the originators of “yellow journalism.” Hearst took credit for starting the Spanish-American war as his sensationalized headlines helped his newspapers gain subscribers and made him the media giant of his day.

A form of journalism that relies on sensationalized headlines, exaggerated stories and extreme images or cartoons to sell more newspapers. Often includes references to “unnamed sources” or outright lies.

This was an armored cruiser sent to Havana in early 1898. It sank after a tremendous explosion on February 15th and 261 crew members died. Many concluded she had been sunk by Spain and newspapers used a rallying cry of “Remember the Maine” to help spark the Spanish-American war. Later investigations have shown that a spontaneous fire in her coal bunker destroyed her.

These were areas of China where European countries basically controlled the trade and market during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Considered one of the originators of “yellow journalism.” Hearst took credit for starting the Spanish-American war as his sensationalized headlines helped his newspapers gain subscribers and made him the media giant of his day.

A form of journalism that relies on sensationalized headlines, exaggerated stories and extreme images or cartoons to sell more newspapers. Often includes references to “unnamed sources” or outright lies.

William Randolph Hearst

Considered one of the originators of “yellow journalism.” He took credit for starting the Spanish-American war as his sensationalized headlines helped his newspapers gain subscribers and made him the media giant of his day.

These were areas of China where European countries basically controlled the trade and market during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Maine was an armored cruiser sent to Havana in early 1898. It sank after a tremendous explosion on February 15th and 261 crew members died. Many concluded she had been sunk by Spain and newspapers used a rallying cry of “Remember the Maine” to help spark the Spanish-American war. Later investigations have shown that a spontaneous fire in her coal bunker destroyed her.

A form of journalism that relies on sensationalized headlines, exaggerated stories and extreme images or cartoons to sell more newspapers. Often includes references to “unnamed sources” or outright lies.

These were areas of China where European countries basically controlled the trade and market during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Maine was an armored cruiser sent to Havana in early 1898. It sank after a tremendous explosion on February 15th and 261 crew members died. Many concluded she had been sunk by Spain and newspapers used a rallying cry of “Remember the Maine” to help spark the Spanish-American war. Later investigations have shown that a spontaneous fire in her coal bunker destroyed her.

Considered one of the originators of “yellow journalism.” Hearst took credit for starting the Spanish-American war as his sensationalized headlines helped his newspapers gain subscribers and made him the media giant of his day.

8.3 Imperialism Quiz

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Annexation

This means when one territory or country declares ownership over another territory or country. This may be done through war, intimidation, or the use of a puppet (fake) government “ “asking” to join another nation.

Sparked by the unequal treaties, this rebellion in China was led by the anti-foreign and anti-Christian “Boxers.” Originally a peasant movement, it later gained official support from the government and was only put down by over 50,000 men sent by an alliance of eight imperial powers. China was required to pay a large fine which only further weakened the ruling dynasty.

This means to to give up power or territory.

This refers to a rebellion in Cuba that began in 1895 as the end of slavery and a worsening of economic conditions increased unrest on the island. Bitter fighting resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians. The fighting led the U.S. to attempting purchasing Cuba, and then the Spanish-American War.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Boxer Rebellion

This means when one territory or country declares ownership over another territory or country. This may be done through war, intimidation, or the use of a puppet (fake) government “ “asking” to join another nation.

Sparked by the unequal treaties, this rebellion in China was led by the anti-foreign and anti-Christian “Boxers.” Originally a peasant movement, it later gained official support from the government and was only put down by over 50,000 men sent by an alliance of eight imperial powers. China was required to pay a large fine which only further weakened the ruling dynasty.

This means to to give up power or territory.

This refers to a rebellion in Cuba that began in 1895 as the end of slavery and a worsening of economic conditions increased unrest on the island. Bitter fighting resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians. The fighting led the U.S. to attempting purchasing Cuba, and then the Spanish-American War.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Cede

This means when one territory or country declares ownership over another territory or country. This may be done through war, intimidation, or the use of a puppet (fake) government “ “asking” to join another nation.

Sparked by the unequal treaties, this rebellion in China was led by the anti-foreign and anti-Christian “Boxers.” Originally a peasant movement, it later gained official support from the government and was only put down by over 50,000 men sent by an alliance of eight imperial powers. China was required to pay a large fine which only further weakened the ruling dynasty.

This means to to give up power or territory.

This refers to a rebellion in Cuba that began in 1895 as the end of slavery and a worsening of economic conditions increased unrest on the island. Bitter fighting resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians. The fighting led the U.S. to attempting purchasing Cuba, and then the Spanish-American War.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Cuban War of Independence

This means when one territory or country declares ownership over another territory or country. This may be done through war, intimidation, or the use of a puppet (fake) government “ “asking” to join another nation.

Sparked by the unequal treaties, this rebellion in China was led by the anti-foreign and anti-Christian “Boxers.” Originally a peasant movement, it later gained official support from the government and was only put down by over 50,000 men sent by an alliance of eight imperial powers. China was required to pay a large fine which only further weakened the ruling dynasty.

This means to to give up power or territory.

This refers to a rebellion in Cuba that began in 1895 as the end of slavery and a worsening of economic conditions increased unrest on the island. Bitter fighting resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians. The fighting led the U.S. to attempting purchasing Cuba, and then the Spanish-American War.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Foreign Policy

This refers to a government’s (in this case, the United States) strategy in dealing with other governments.

This refers to the use of hit-and-run tactics by a smaller, more mobile military.

This refers to a policy of expanding power or influence over other countries by force.

A person sent on a mission to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Guerilla Tactics

Foreign policy refers to a government’s (in this case, the United States) strategy in dealing with other governments.

This refers to the use of hit-and-run tactics by a smaller, more mobile military.

This refers to a policy of expanding power or influence over other countries by force.

A person sent on a mission to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Imperialism

Foreign policy refers to a government’s (in this case, the United States) strategy in dealing with other governments.

This refers to the use of hit-and-run tactics by a smaller, more mobile military.

This refers to a policy of expanding power or influence over other countries by force.

A person sent on a mission to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Missionary

Foreign policy refers to a government’s (in this case, the United States) strategy in dealing with other governments.

This refers to the use of hit-and-run tactics by a smaller, more mobile military.

This refers to a policy of expanding power or influence over other countries by force.

A person sent on a mission to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Newsies

These were children who sold newspapers in the streets. They would sell newspapers to passersby for a penny.

Passed in 1898, this tax raised the average tariff on all imports to 49.5%. Some goods were excluded, including sugar, molasses, tea, coffee and animal hides.

First created by the U.S. in 1899, the Open Door Policy stated that no country would block access to their treaty ports in China by another imperial power nor push for new spheres of influence or prevent the Chinese government from carrying out their duties. While seemingly in support of China, this policy was largely driven by U.S. anxiety over being shut-out of Chinese markets.

Constructed by the U.S. between 1904-1914, the Panama Canal allowed ships to easily travel from the Pacific to Atlantic oceans without traveling around South America. To acquire the land, the U.S. encouraged a rebellion in what was then part of Colombia. Then, the U.S. signed an agreement with the newly independent Panama for access to the territory. Panama only gained full control of the canal in 1999..

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The McKinley Tariff

These were children who sold newspapers in the streets. They would sell newspapers to passersby for a penny.

Passed in 1898, this tax raised the average tariff on all imports to 49.5%. Some goods were excluded, including sugar, molasses, tea, coffee and animal hides.

First created by the U.S. in 1899, the Open Door Policy stated that no country would block access to their treaty ports in China by another imperial power nor push for new spheres of influence or prevent the Chinese government from carrying out their duties. While seemingly in support of China, this policy was largely driven by U.S. anxiety over being shut-out of Chinese markets.

Constructed by the U.S. between 1904-1914, the Panama Canal allowed ships to easily travel from the Pacific to Atlantic oceans without traveling around South America. To acquire the land, the U.S. encouraged a rebellion in what was then part of Colombia. Then, the U.S. signed an agreement with the newly independent Panama for access to the territory. Panama only gained full control of the canal in 1999..