US Imperialism Ch 7

2. /U.S. naval commander who destroyed the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay.
4. /The 1895 uprising against Spanish rule, a major precursor to U.S. involvement.
6. /Wilson's foreign policy of promoting democracy and idealistic principles.
7. /Basic, unprocessed goods (like rubber, oil, and timber) that industrial nations sought.
9. /The belief that one's own culture and way of life are better than all others.
10. /The uprising (backed by the U.S.) that led to this nation's independence from Colombia.
14. /Chief engineer who resigned, but whose earlier work was crucial for the Panama Canal's success.
16. /Mexican revolutionary leader who fought for land reform.
17. /Volunteer cavalry regiment, led by Leonard Wood and Theodore Roosevelt, famous for the charge up San Juan Hill.
22. /This document, forced upon the Hawaiian king, stripped the monarchy of power and paved the way for annexation.
23. /The controversial U.S. acquisition and control of these islands led to a brutal war from 1899-1902.
24. /U.S. policy, proposed by John Hay, seeking equal trade access in China.
25. /This addition to the Monroe Doctrine asserted the U.S. right to intervene in Latin American affairs.
26. /Intense,often aggressive, pride and devotion to one's country.
27. /Conflict mediated by Teddy Roosevelt, earning him a Nobel Peace Prize.

1. /The 1898 conflict sparked by events in Cuba; called "a splendid little war."
2. /Spanish commander in Cuba nicknamed "The Butcher" for his reconcentration policy.
3. /Waterway built by the U.S. connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
5. /Organization (which included Samuel Gompers) formed to fight against the U.S. acquisition of new territories.
8. /President associated with "Moral Diplomacy" (Hint: Succeeded Taft).
11. /President known for "Big Stick" diplomacy and the Rough Riders.
12. /The "survival of the fittest" applied to human society and politics, used to justify expansion.
13. /The U.S. battleship whose mysterious explosion in Havana Harbor led to war.
15. /Taft's foreign policy approach, focusing on economic investment.
18. /Policy of extending a nation's power and influence by acquiring territory.
19. /This 1901 measure gave the U.S. significant control over Cuban affairs, including the right to intervene.
20. /President associated with "Dollar Diplomacy" (Hint: Preceded Wilson).
21. /Sensationalist,exaggerated reporting used to fuel public support for war.