Chapter 10 America Claims an Empire

He urged the United States to modernize its Navy to be a world power.

naval commander who destroyed the Spanish fleet in the Phillipines

U.S. official who helped open up China

led American forces into Mexico

what caused U.S. imperialism?

this nation tried to achieve its independence by going to war with the U.S.

this waterway was built through Central America

sensational style of writing used to lure readers

becomes Queen and proposes a new constitution for Hawaii

He led the rebellion against American rule in the Philippines?

the focus of John Hay's Open Door Notes

valuable U.S. naval base in Hawaii

denying recognition to countries viewed as oppressive, undemocratic,or hostile

the Treaty of Paris(1898) guaranteed independence to this nation

a policy of controlling weaker nations

white business leaders overthrow the Hawaiian government and appoint ____ as president.

also known as "Big Stick" diplomacy

This mysterious explosion led America to declare war against Spain.

Its construction ranks as one of the world's greatest engineering feats

U.S. military leaders pressure Hawaii to allow the U.S. to build a base at?

What three factors fueled the emergence of U.S. imperialism?

after the war the U.S. paid $20 million to Spain to annex this land

criticism of the U.S. president

agreement ending the Spanish American War

Cuban resistance leader against Spain