Chapter 5 History

Why did the United States seek trade cooperation with Latin America?

to increase Latin American demand for American products

What specific event triggered American cries for war against Spain?

sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor

What was the treaty that ended the spanish american war?

treaty of paris

What is it called when reporters exaggerate or make up stories?

yellow journalism

What spanish possesion did the US get on May 1, 1898 when the spanish navy was defeated? (Commander George Dewey)

Philippines

What is the Spanish territory that the US got during the Spanish-American war?

Puerto Rico

What U.S. action in 1894 set off a new rebellion in Cuba?

The U.S. increased its sugar tariff.

What caused many Americans to support the Cuban rebels?

exaggerated newspaper stories of Spanish atrocities

Why were some of the American leaders oppposed to the annexation of the Philippines?

felt it threatened the US economically and violated US principles

5.A foreign area whose rulers are allowed to retain power in exchange for the protection of a more powerful nation is called what?

protectorate.

7.What new American attitude toward international affairs led to the building-up of the U.S. Navy?

willingness to go to war to protect American interests overseas

Who attacked San Juan hill in Cuba and won?

Rough Riders