Late 1800s in America: Empire Building

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  1. 2. Emilio fought against American rule in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War.
  2. 3. Joseph was a key figure in the newspaper industry and played a role in shaping public opinion.
  3. 7. The Doctrine warned against European interference in the Americas.
  4. 11. The queen who sought to preserve Hawaiian sovereignty amid increasing American influence; her reign ended in 1893.
  5. 12. Admiral who became an instant war hero off the shores of the Philippines.
  6. 13. Media mogul associated with sensationalized journalism; his rivalry with Pulitzer contributed to the term "yellow journalism."
  7. 15. William was assassinated, leading to Theodore Roosevelt's presidency.
  8. 17. Believer in the extension of a nation's power through the acquisition of territory.
  9. 18. Jose was a key figure in the fight against Spanish rule in Cuba.
  10. 19. Planter who played a role in the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and later became the President of the Republic of Hawaii.
Down
  1. 1. The annexation of was motivated by economic interests, including sugar production.
  2. 2. Emilio led Filipino forces against both Spanish and American colonial rule.
  3. 4. Theodore Roosevelt formed this volunteer cavalry unit during the Spanish-American War.
  4. 5. journalism used exaggerated and sensationalized stories to fuel public outrage.
  5. 6. The USS Maine exploded in this harbor, triggering tensions that led to the Spanish-American War.
  6. 8. The policy involved the forced relocation of Cuban civilians to concentration camps, resulting in significant suffering.
  7. 9. The USS _______ was mysteriously sunk in Havana harbor in 1898, fueling anti-Spanish sentiment and leading to the Spanish-American War.
  8. 10. William oversaw the acquisition of Hawaii and the Philippines during his presidency.
  9. 14. Seward negotiated the purchase of _______ from Russia in 1867, often criticized as a foolish decision.
  10. 16. Theodore believed in this approach to assert America's power globally.