The Spanish American War

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority.

Quality of being better than others.

To add to, attach: to incorporate.

One who comes down from a common ancestor.

Type of sensational, biased, and often false reporting for the sake of attracting readers.

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

In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the U.S. supported the Cubans' fight for independence.

Volunteer regiment of U.S. Cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War.

Legislation that severely restricted Cuba's sovereignty and gave the U.S. the right to intervene if Cuba got into trouble.

Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.

Objected to the annexation of the Philippines and the building of an American empire.

Puerto Rican statesman, publisher, one of the most vocal advocates of Puerto Rican self rule.

A United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War.

Open defiance of authority.