U.S Imperialism and Spanish American War

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  1. 4. Spanish put rebelling Cubans in after the Cubans rebelled against Spanish rule
  2. 5. All Black Cavalry Unit during the Spanish American War
  3. 6. The practice of a country increasing its territory through military conquest, colonialism, or other means
  4. 7. This country is located near Asia and was under Spanish rule until the U.S came to fight off Spanish Influence
  5. 10. This ended the Spanish American War and defined the territories succeeded by Spain and acquired by America
  6. 11. The process of adding and acquiring new land and making it apart of your own country
  7. 14. Extracted materials from elsewhere to benefit own economy
  8. 15. Fought against the United States and previously imperialized Cuba and the Philippines
  9. 17. The American President that did not want to Annex Hawaii due to native Hawaiians not approving
  10. 21. Former President and Governor of the Philippines that implemented self rule strategies for the Filipino Natives
  11. 23. This battle was a major turning point for the United States during the Spanish American War
  12. 24. A naval base in Cuba where Americans stormed Cuba with around 17,000 troops during the Spanish American War
  13. 26. This country is located in the Caribbean and is accredited with sparking the Spanish American war due to their initial rebellion towards Spanish rule
  14. 28. This Small island in the Caribbean was acquired by the United States post Spanish American War
  15. 31. Nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories
  16. 32. Type of battle the Philippines engaged in that consisted of surprise attacks that took place behind enemy lines
  17. 33. The last ruler of Hawaii that got overthrown by the United States
  18. 34. The American President that signed a treaty of annexation for Hawaii but Congress did not Approve
  19. 35. Acquired by America which doubled the countries size and Expanded America's reach in the Pacific
  20. 36. The American President that annexed Hawaii
  21. 38. The leader of the Cuban rebels
  22. 39. What Cuban rebels fought for against the Spanish
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  1. 1. Steel Plated Steam Powered Ship that was sent to protect U.S citizens in
  2. 2. America annexed this small island after the Spanish American War
  3. 3. Competitive Struggles where the fittest survive - Survival of the Fittest
  4. 8. The Pan-American Highway System linked the U.S and area together for trade and investment expansion
  5. 9. Imperialized by Commodore Mathew Perry
  6. 12. Extreme Nationalism America felt after a Private Letter from Spanish rule calling President McKinley "Stupid"
  7. 13. This Amendment promised Cuba that the United States would not annex it
  8. 16. The main business venture the U.S had in Cuba
  9. 18. This Filipino Leader rebelled against Spain and the U.S with the hopes of gaining independence
  10. 19. Annexed by America after overthrowing their queen in order to maximize profits on existing plantations
  11. 20. Westerners and Upper Class easterners Calvary Unit that Theodore Roosevelt Commanded during the Spanish American War
  12. 22. Over Exaggeration of Stories and Information published to the publics
  13. 25. This Amendment allowed the U.S to intervene in Cuban Affairs
  14. 27. Publisher of a news paper that engaged in Yellow Journalism
  15. 29. Strong ______ is vital for protection of U.S Interest
  16. 30. The belief it is in Gods will for America to expand their influence
  17. 37. This Act promised the eventual independence of the Philippine Islands