Pick 6 - Case 3
Treaty of Paris
(1898) treaty that ended the Spanish American war. Provided that Cuba be free from Spain.
De Lome letter
American newspapers printed a letter from Spanish ambassador de Lome that spoke unfavorably of President McKinley
Spheres of influence
Areas of political and economic control other countries have in places like china
Teller Amendment
stated that the U.S. had no intention of annexing Cuba prevented the U.S. from taking Cuba
Alfred T. Mahan
Military historia and naval officer Played a key roles in transforming in the U.S. enter a naval power, IN The Influence of Sea Power Upon History he said that great nations have powerful navies Called on the U.S. to build a modern fleet.
Roosevelt Corollary
More aggressive version of Monroe Doctrine. Says U.S. should actively intervene in
Panama Canal
President Roosevelt wanted to build a canal across the isthmus (small piece of land connecting to larger piece of land) of Panama
Boxer Rebellion
Presence of foreigners caused resentment and some in china joined secret societies
Rough Riders
Ran by roosevelt, they fight in cuba and "win " all these battles
Open door policy
The U.S trying to get a piece of market place in china, but not asking china
U.S.S. Maine
U.S. ship blows up in Havana harbor and we blame spain without actually knowing what happened.
Teddy Roosevelt
Was the president at the time, got panama canal build
Jingoism
Within the U.S. a sense/feeling of intense national pride and a desire for an aggressive foreign policy developed
Monroe Doctrine
it discouraged European intervention in the Western Hemisphere
Yellow Press
newspapers that used sensational headlines & exaggerated stories in order to promote leadership