American Imperialism

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Across
  1. 3. Amendment that allows the US to intervene in Cuban affairs, build Naval base there
  2. 8. US companies convince congress to annex this country and they do, lock up Queen/Leader in her own house after taking over
  3. 9. Spanish Ambassador calls US weak and says they will not do anything
  4. 10. People who disagreed with imperialism and the US taking over other countries, like Mark Twain
  5. 13. Addition to the Monroe Doctrine (Also called BIG STICK policy) that specifies not only us the US responsible for the Western Hemisphere but they will act as the police of Latin America/Caribbean if other "powers" get involved
  6. 15. Sensationalized news that led to war between the US and Spain
  7. 16. War between US and Spain, US wins, annexes 3 new territories
  8. 19. Excuse for imperialism, belief that the US had to spread civilization and Christianity
  9. 21. One country taking over another country for raw materials and resources
Down
  1. 1. Policy President Wilson adopts to watch the revolution in Mexico (does not recognize General Huerta's government after they overthrew revolutionary leader, recognizes the one after)
  2. 2. 16 US battleships that sail around the world on Roosevelt's orders as a flex
  3. 4. Under president Taft, the US uses its economy to tighten control of Latin America and forces opens its markets
  4. 5. US tready with Spain,ending Spanish American War, US emerges as global superpower
  5. 6. The man who wrote the "Influence of Sea Power", Teddy Roosevelt reads this and gets inspired to have overseas colonies, naval bases around the world, and lots of merchant/navy ships
  6. 7. US annexes but loses control in two years when they fight back
  7. 11. US (Teddy Roosevelt) helps negotiate treaty between Russia and Japan ending the Russo-Japanese war
  8. 12. Policy where US wanted to be able to trade with China all the time, Secretary John Hay writes letter to England and other powers in China
  9. 14. Territory US never annexes but does interfere in their affairs
  10. 17. We build this for easier trade routes, help incite a rebellion in Colombia over it, many die from yellow fever and malaria
  11. 18. USA ship that exploded in Havana Harbor
  12. 20. Amendment that specifies that the US will not annex Cuba