American Imperialism

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  1. 6. Territory bought under Lincoln Presidency from Russia and proved to be a good deal.
  2. 10. the policy of extending a nation's authority over other countries by economic, political or military means.
  3. 11. stated that Cuba can't go into debt, United States oversee everything going on, Cuba had to respond to the United States government, and the United States could have military bases there.
  4. 13. owner of plantation in Hawaii, overthrew Queen at time in Hawaii and became the President of the Hawaiian Public. Pushed for annexation. (Last Name)
  5. 14. Queen of Hawaii during the overthrow by the Americans.
  6. 15. targeted anyone who was a foreigner, they were the ones in China who fought against foreign. Defeated by the American marines, French, Britain and Germany. They were ruthless with their killings.
  7. 16. a diplomat who wrote letter speaking badly about McKinley. This increased tension between Americans and the Spanish. (Last Name)
  8. 17. exaggerated form of journalism which helped rally American Support.
  9. 19. Under Wilson, this stated that the US had a moral obligation to help people whose government was treating them right.
  10. 20. another form of imperialism where dominant nations control weaker nations. This helps protect interest in that area.
Down
  1. 1. Under William Taft. Guaranteed loans so business interests would expand in Latin America.
  2. 2. first battle of Spanish American War took place here.
  3. 3. Military Conflict that Americans ended up winning. This led to Cuba becoming free.
  4. 4. an extension of the Monroe Doctrine stating the United States could use force to protect Latin America. They were the international police in the Western Hemisphere.
  5. 5. led the rebellion in the Philippines. Thought America would free them so since he was a nationalist, he led a rebellion. He was unsuccessful. (Last Name)
  6. 7. a volunteer cavalry regiment, commanded by Leonard Wood and Theodore Roosevelt, that served in the Spanish-American War.
  7. 8. built by America under Teddy Roosevelt. This provided better security and trade. Connected the two coasts.
  8. 9. military leader of American Navy, helped defeat the Spanish in the Philippines. (Last Name)
  9. 12. ship blown up, the spanish were blamed. Increased tensions between Spanish and Americans.
  10. 18. this ended military rule, set up the government, and gave the United States the right to have a naval base there. Puerto Rico now had to answer to us.