Late 1800s in America: Empire Building
Across
- 2. Emilio fought against American rule in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War.
- 3. Joseph was a key figure in the newspaper industry and played a role in shaping public opinion.
- 7. The Doctrine warned against European interference in the Americas.
- 11. The queen who sought to preserve Hawaiian sovereignty amid increasing American influence; her reign ended in 1893.
- 12. Admiral who became an instant war hero off the shores of the Philippines.
- 13. Media mogul associated with sensationalized journalism; his rivalry with Pulitzer contributed to the term "yellow journalism."
- 15. William was assassinated, leading to Theodore Roosevelt's presidency.
- 17. Believer in the extension of a nation's power through the acquisition of territory.
- 18. Jose was a key figure in the fight against Spanish rule in Cuba.
- 19. Planter who played a role in the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and later became the President of the Republic of Hawaii.
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- 1. The annexation of was motivated by economic interests, including sugar production.
- 2. Emilio led Filipino forces against both Spanish and American colonial rule.
- 4. Theodore Roosevelt formed this volunteer cavalry unit during the Spanish-American War.
- 5. journalism used exaggerated and sensationalized stories to fuel public outrage.
- 6. The USS Maine exploded in this harbor, triggering tensions that led to the Spanish-American War.
- 8. The policy involved the forced relocation of Cuban civilians to concentration camps, resulting in significant suffering.
- 9. The USS _______ was mysteriously sunk in Havana harbor in 1898, fueling anti-Spanish sentiment and leading to the Spanish-American War.
- 10. William oversaw the acquisition of Hawaii and the Philippines during his presidency.
- 14. Seward negotiated the purchase of _______ from Russia in 1867, often criticized as a foolish decision.
- 16. Theodore believed in this approach to assert America's power globally.