U.S. Imperialism

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Across
  1. 4. sensational style of writing, that exaggerated the news to lure readers.
  2. 5. the famous Chinese secret group that pledged to rid China of "foreign devils"
  3. 9. a volunteer cavalry under the command of Theodore Roosevelt.
  4. 10. the most famous battle in Cuba that took place near Santiago
  5. 11. the peace treaty between the US and Spain, that ultimately ended the Spanish-American War.
  6. 12. In 1959, the US bought this land that was rich in timber, minerals, and oil.
  7. 13. Hawaii became the 50th state of the US because of _____.
  8. 14. He was president during the Spanish-American War.
Down
  1. 1. a country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power.
  2. 2. letters addressed to the leaders of imperialist nations proposing that the nations share their trading rights with the US
  3. 3. this territory would provide a good stopping point on the way to Asia and was the location of Pearl Harbor.
  4. 6. one of the world's greatest engineering feats, that cuts through Central America.
  5. 7. The Roosevelt____ stated that the US would use force to protect its economic interests in Latin America
  6. 8. this ship caused the US to demand war with Spain.
  7. 15. the policy where stronger nations extend their control over weaker territories.