Policy of dominating other nations and acquiring land (building your empire)

Naval officer who argued that in order for the U.S. to imperialize, it need a bigger navy and larger merchant fleet.

Plantation owner in Hawaii who convinced other wealthy land owners to support the acquisition of the Hawaii by the U.S.

President of the U.S. who said "Speak softly, and carry a big stick!"

War with Spain over Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Cuba at the peak of U.S. imperialism.

Ship that explodes off the coast of Cuba in Havana harbor and helps contribute to the start of the Spanish-American War

President who believed in "moral diplomacy" and sent US troops to Veracruz.

The name of Wilson's foreign policy (his plan for supporting "good", free nations)

President who followed Roosevelt and supported Dollar Diplomacy

influencing other nations through money and financial investment, especially in Latin America

Teddy Roosevelt's policy of using the U.S. navy as a subtle threat, especially in Latin America

Asian nation that becomes a U.S. territory after the Spanish-American War; they continue fighting the US for independence for several years