Conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States. Fought mainly for the issue of Cuban independence from Spain.

Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to attract readers. Also one cause of the Spanish-American War

U.S. navy commander that defeated the Spanish fleet in the Philippines

Allowed the United States to intervene in Cuba and gave the United States control of the naval base at Guantanamo Bay.

Territory gained by the U.S. as a result of the Spanish-American War

Cuban rebellion against Spain..... Yellow Journalism, Explosion of the USS Maine...DeLome Letter

A policy, proposed by the United States in 1899, under which all nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China...proposed by John Hay

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

Considered a cause of the Spanish-American War - letter from the Spanish ambassador criticizing President McKinley which was published in the Hearst newspaper. (1898)

Writers who used yellow journalism

This was a ship sent to Havana Harbor, Cuba; it was sent to protect Americans in Cuba; the Maine explodes; the United States declares war on Spain as a result

Formally ended the S.A. War and gives Cuba Independence and U.S. gets Puerto Rico, Philippines, and Guam

arranged US to purchase Alaska from Russia (known as Seward's Folly)

Helped overthrow the queen of Hawaii and established himself as leader and refused to give up power...Pushed for America to annex Hawaii

Navy Captain wrote in his book, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, that a nations's strength depends on its naval might......Leading imperialist.

the Hawaiian queen who was forced out of power by a revolution started by American business interests

Foreign policy created under President Taft that had the U.S. exchanging financial support ($) for the right to "help" countries make decisions about trade and other commercial ventures. Basically it was exchanging money for political influence in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Wilson thought that the US should promote democracy and peace and should oppose colonialism

Increased the military might of the U.S. by providing a strategic naval base

(TR) , Roosevelt's 1904 extension of the Monroe Doctrine. Teddy declare that the U.S. would act as an international police power in Latin America

-Spain loses most of it's empire

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Volunteer cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt....Gained fame at the Battle of San Juan Hill

connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, built from 1904 - 1914.