8th Grade History - ch.19

Country controlled by Spain, 100 miles south of Florida; poorly run, people suffered

Which agreement ended the Chinese Rebellion in 1901?

Which two countries met in Portsmouth, NH with President Roosevelt to discuss peace in Asia?

Who helped the U.S. fight the Spanish in the Philippines, now he was leading a rebellion?

What was the treaty called that ended the Spanish-American War?

Which of the following was not a benefit to purchasing Alaska?

New York Journal published a stolen letter written by the Spanish ambassador

Which of the following was not a long-term cause of the Spanish-American War?

Which Naval commander totally defeated the Spanish Navy at the Battle of Manila Bay?

Countries that extended their way of life over other people's to gain greater wealth and power?

Who was the Secretary of State who purchased Alaska?

Secretary of State that negotiated the terms for the Panama Canal?

Naval base established in Cuba after the Spanish-American War, still used today?

Which American Army doctor was able to prove that yellow fever was carried by mosquitoes?

A country minding it's own business and staying out of world politics

Which president annexed Hawaii?

Which annexed country became the 50th state in August 1959?

First intentionally imperialistic gain for the U.S. (1898)

Who resigned his cabinet position and led a all-volunteer Cavalry unit in Cuba?

Sensationalized news reporting aimed more at attracting readers than reporting the truth

Name of the cavalry unity that helped the Americans win at the Battle of San Juan Hill?

Which treaty negotiated the rights of the Panama Canal to the U.S.?

Which president sent the U.S. battle fleet around the world to try and keep Japan in check?

What did America not use the money they received from China for?

Which Spanish-American acquisition became a commonwealth of the U.S. in 1952?

Which of the following was a reason for a country to take over another country?

T. Roosevelt's adding to the Monroe Doctrine; International police power in the Western World

Where did the Spanish-American War start?

Battle in the Pacific where the American Navy engaged the Spanish Navy: America won

Battle in the Atlantic, totally destroyed the Spanish fleet in the Caribbean.

Which of the following was not an argument for U.S. imperialism?

Who convinced other Democrats to pass the treaty to end the Spanish-American War?

Which U.S. acquisition in 1867 helped refuel American ships on their way to Asia?

President's foreign policy sent money to Asia/Latin America to help; could be easily withdrawn

Army engineer drained the swamps of Cuba to get rid of mosquito breeding grounds?

Chinese that resented foreigners; came together to get rid of all foreigners in China

What did Roosevelt's foreign policy become known as?

Which country did America "help" to become independent by sending warships to Columbia?

Who did the U.S. buy Alaska from?

Which acquisition became our 49th state?

President Roosevelt's foreign policy

Where did America decide to build a canal?

Which amendment said the U.S. was not interested in taking Cuba over, only helping?

Proposed an Open Door Policy with China

What did the U.S. offer Columbia for the rights to build a canal?

Mother country taking advantage of the poverty/ignorance of the natives to benefit itself

Amendment passed by Congress, gave strict regulations on how Cuba government was to be run?

Which of the following were characteristics of the Spanish-American War?

President whose foreign policy wanted the world to follow the U.S. example of democracy?

After the Americans won at the Battle of Santiago, what other Spanish country did they take?

Which president was the first to receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

What was the U.S. battle fleet called; was sent to try and show Japan how powerful the U.S. was

Why was the treaty that ended the Spanish-American War not popular?

Which country was quickly becoming a very powerful, imperialistic country in the Pacific?

President signed a new treaty with Panama that returned ownership of the canal back to Panama?

2 1/2 year conflict that cost the U.S. more time, money, & casualties than Spanish-American War

Where did representatives from the U.S. and Spain meet to discuss the terms of the treaty?

Second incident that caused Spanish-American War to start?

Which of the following was not part of the peace negotiations for the Spanish-American War?