Increased involvement in Latin America by the United States around 1900 to open Markets, spread democratic ideals, build Naval Bases on Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The acquisition of Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy in Latin America. The use of the Great White Fleet (Steel Navy) to back up the United States.

Law passed in 1882, forbade any laborers from China to enter the United States for 10 years. Congress was influenced to pass this law by people in the Northwest that were upset because the Chinese willingness to work for low wages caused their wages to lower as well.

Connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through Central America. Was built to improve national defense for the United states and improve trade during the administration of Theodore Roosevelt. The U.S. acquired use of the Canal by helping Panama achieve independence from Columbia in South America.

War that resulted at the end of the Spanish American War when the United States refused to recognize Filipino independence and instead took the Islands as a territory.

Regiment in the Spanish-American War organized and led by Theodore Roosevelt; included cowboys, miners, policemen, and college athletes. Won San Juan Hill that ended the Spanish American War in Cuba.

Conflict in which the U.S. gained many island territories, especially Puerto Rico and the Philippines. The war began when the U.S. attempted to help free Cuba from Spanish colonization. Cuba won its independence after the war ended. The U.S., because it became involved in the war with Spain, guaranteed that it would be drawn into WWI.

26th President of the US; hero of the Spanish-American War; Panama canal built during his administration; said `Speak softly but carry a big stick` (1858-1919). Considered by many to be the nation's first conservation President.

U.S. Warship blown up in Cuba before the Spanish American War in 1898. Explosion was blamed on the Spanish but science proved in the 1970s that it was an internal explosion.

Use of sensationalized news in newspaper publishing to attract readers and increase circulation. This was used in the Spanish American War sensationalizing the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine.

Addition to the Monroe Doctrine that made it clear the U.S. would use force to protect our economic interests in South America.

Gave women the right to vote in 1920

President during WW1

Movement of African Americans from the rural south to the industrialized north. They moved for jobs and because of racial prejudice.

Prohibited the making, selling, and transporting of alcoholic beverages. This amendment was later repealed.

The U.S. overthrew the monarchy of this place in 1898. It became a U.S. territory in 1898 and eventually became a U.S. state.

In exchange for control of the Panama canal zone, the U.S. helped Panama declare its independence from...

A system of racial casting in the South after the Civil War