Imperialism
A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.
Annexation
Legally adding land area to a city in the United States
Emilio Aguinaldo
Leader of the Filipino independence movement against Spain. He proclaimed the independence of the Philippines in 1899, but his movement was crushed and he was captured by the United States Army in 1901.
Spanish-American War
In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the U.S. supported the Cubans' fight for independence
USS Maine
Ship that explodes off the coast of Cuba in Havana harbor and helps contribute to the start of the Spanish-American War
Yellow Journalism
Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers
Russo-Japanese War
War between Russia and Japan; Japan wins and takes parts of Manchuria under its control.
Panama Canal
Ship canal cut across the isthmus of Panama by United States, it opened in 1915.
Roosevelt Corollary
Extension of the Monroe Doctrine, stating that the United States has the right to protect its economic interests in South And Central America by using military force
Teddy Roosevelt
Twenty-sixth president of the United States; he focused his efforts on trust busting, environment conservation, and strong foreign policy. Drove US Imperialism through the Panama Canal
William McKinley
25th president responsible for Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, and the Annexation of Hawaii, imperialism.
Platt Amendment
Legislation that gave the US the right to intervene if Cuba got into trouble
Teller Amendment
Legislation that promised the US would not annex Cuba after winning the Spanish-American war
Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico
Territory gained by the U.S. as a result of the Spanish-American War