Across
- 1. War fought between US and Spain over Cuba's Independence
- 5. Ended the Spanish-American War in 1898. The US gained territories and Cuba gained its independence and became a protectorate of the US
- 8. US ship that blew up and sunk in Havana Harbor in Cuba. The US blamed Spain for the sinking.
- 9. We annexed this territory in 1898. We wanted this territory for the new markets, a naval base, and to spread American culture.
- 10. An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
- 11. Woodrow Wilson's Imperialism Policy. The US will only recognize those countries whose interests are like those of the US and the US should spread peace & democracy rather than colonize
- 12. journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration or overly exaggerated reporting
- 14. Someone who is against Imperialism
- 17. Says the US would stay on its side of the hemisphere and Europe had to stay on its side; no new colonies
- 18. A protectorate is a state or territory that is protected by a stronger state, usually in exchange for certain obligations
- 19. William Taft's Imperialism Policy. Use of money, trade, and US business to influence and control a country
Down
- 2. Someone who believes in Imperialism
- 3. Theodore Roosevelt's Imperialism Policy. "Speak softly and carry a big stick"
- 4. We bought this territory from Russia. It is rich in natural resources.
- 6. When a country extends its control beyond its borders.
- 7. US supported the independence of Panama to build this.
- 13. This policy allowed the U.S. to trade freely in China with no fear of getting into a war. Guaranteed access to Chinese Markets.
- 15. Spanish Ambassador wrote this letter about William McKinley and was intercepted by Cuban Revolutionaries
- 16. possession taken of a piece of land or a country, usually by force or without permission