8th Grade History - ch.19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proposed an Open Door Policy with China

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

What did Roosevelt's foreign policy become known as?

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

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

President Roosevelt's foreign policy

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

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

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

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

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

Where did the Spanish-American War start?

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

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

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

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

Second incident that caused Spanish-American War to start?

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

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

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

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

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

Which agreement ended the Chinese Rebellion in 1901?

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

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

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

Who was the Secretary of State who purchased Alaska?

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

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

Which president annexed Hawaii?

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

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

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

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

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

Where did America decide to build a canal?

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

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

Who did the U.S. buy Alaska from?

Which acquisition became our 49th state?

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