Chapter 18 US Claims an empire

___ becomes Queen and proposes a new constitution for Hawaii.

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

The focus of John Hay's Open Door Notes.

What other factor helped influence imperialism along with thirst for new markets, cultural superiority and ...........

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

This mysterious explosion led America to declare war against Spain.

Naval commander who destroyed the Spanish fleet in the Philippines.

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

Sensational style of writing used to lure readers.

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

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

this waterway was built through Central America

He led the rebellion against American rule in the Philippines?

What caused U.S. imperialism?

valuable U.S. naval base in Hawaii

a policy of controlling weaker nations

He led American forces into Mexico.

Also known as "Big Stick" diplomacy...

Criticism of the U.S. president.

Denying recognition to countries viewed as oppressive, undemocratic, or hostile...

Cuban resistance leader against Spain

The Treaty of Paris(1898) guaranteed independence to this nation.

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

Agreement ending the Spanish American War.

U.S. official who helped open up China