American Imperialism and Spanish-American War

How long was the U.S. involved in the Spanish American War?

4 years (1898-1902)

What caused the USS Maine to sink in Havana Harbor?

A mysterious explosion

By the 1890's, what was America's global ranking for naval strength?

Among the top 5

What do you think "speak softly but carry a big stick" means?

If you want to do something, do it instead of just saying you are going to do it.

How did Theodore Roosevelt become president?

McKinley was assassinated

List five islands that the U.S. acquired in the late 1800's

Philippines, Hawaii, Samoa, Guam, Wake Island

What features did the new American Navy ships have?

Steel hulls, steam engines, and guns

Why did the U.S. need a strong navy?

To defend trade and growing international interests.

List two reasons why America went to war with Spain

To free Cuba from Spanish domination and an opportunity to seize overseas possessions

Why was the USS Maine sent to Havana in 1898?

business opportunity

What type of gun did the Americans use to push Spanish forces off of the hills outside of Santiago?

gatling guns