Isolationism

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Across
  1. 2. Foraker act- A law passed by congress in 1900 that established a civil government in puerto rico.
  2. 3. Commodore George Dewey- He was a naval officer during the Spanish American war.
  3. 5. Manifest destiny- “To overspread the continent allowed by providence for the free development of our multiplying millions.” - John O’SULLIVAN in1839.
  4. 7. doctrine- 1823 further isolated the U.S. from Europe.
  5. 8. Neutrality- A country's decision to remain impartial and not take sides in conflicts or disputes between other nations.
  6. 10. Hay- American statesman diplomat who served as the United states secretary of state from 1898 to to 1905.
  7. 11. Treaty of Paris- A agreement that officially ended the American revolutionary war in 1873.
  8. 12. Social Darwinism- belief that certain individuals or groups are more fit.
  9. 13. General Valeriano Weyler- Spanish military officer who served as the general of cuba during the late 219 century.
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  1. 1. Imperialism- Policy of establishing colonies and building an empire would answer those needs. 5 Jose Marti- He was a Cuban national hero who fought for Cuba’s independence from Spainhe was also a poet and a writer besides being an independent leader.
  2. 2. A relationship between two countries where our country has control or influence over others.
  3. 3. Platt amendment- Cuban constitution that gave the United states certain rights and controls over Cuba.
  4. 4. Separation from the political affairs of other countries was a policy the Americans had held since the Washington presidency.
  5. 6. De Lome- Spanish diplomat who wrote a critical letter about President Mckinley.
  6. 7. Amilio Aguinaldo- Filipino revolutionary leader who played a role in the fight for Philippine.8 independence.
  7. 9. U.S.S. Maine- A U.S. navy ship that Sank in the Havana Harbor February 15th 1898.
  8. 10. Admiral William T. Sampson- Naval officer who commanded the u.s. navy north atlantic Squadron.
  9. 11. Teller amendment- Declaration made by the United States in 1898 that started the United states had no intention of ammergin Cuba after the Spanish American war.
  10. 12. Yellow Journalism- A style of journalism that emphasizes sensationalism and exaggeration readers.