Spanish-American War

President Taft's approach in foreign affairs. Use of economic tools to reach diplomatic objectives.

Commander of the U.S. fleet. Destroyed Spanish fleet in Manila Bay.

American regiment made up of college athletes, cowboys, miners, law officers.

Refusal to take sides

Publisher (owner) of the New York World newspaper.

Teddy Roosevelt's aggressive manner of conducting foreign relations to increase U.S. influence in the world.

A virus that creates recurring chills, fever and sweating disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

Separation from political affairs of other countries

A nation or region controlled by a stronger state.

Exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers

Ship that explodes off the coast of Cuba in Havana harbor & helped contribute to the start of the Spanish-American War.

Establishing colonies and building empires.

Site of the most famous battle of the Spanish-American war where Teddy Roosevelt led the Rough Riders.

Publisher (owner) of the newspaper the N.Y. Journal