American Imperialism

1. maintained relationship between US and Cuba until its repeal in 1934.
6. Taken by force
8. Could not be annexed due to platt amendment
9. stated the US had no intentions of taking over any part of Cuba.
10. a letter from the Spanish ambassador that was in the US to his hometown criticizing President McKinley.
11. law establishing a civil government in Puerto Rico. Authorized the US president to appoint a governor and part of its legislature.
12. approach to foreign policy that asserts that a nation's interests are best served by keeping the affairs of other countries at a distance
13. annexed as a military base
15. territory in the pacific ocean

2. the idea that US is different better from other countries due to its specific world mission
3. spreading a country's ideas, businesses, religion, or other ideals that your country believes in.
4. battleship sent to Cuba to evacuate and protect Americans if Cuban rebellion against Spain intensified.
5. ended the Spanish-American War on Dec. 10, 1898
7. type of journalism that downplays legitimate news in favor of eye-catching headlines to sell more newspapers.
14. strategical place within the Caribbean