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