Imperialism
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desguitar16 on October 16, 2012
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US History 2012.1
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Imperialism | Is the quest for colonial empires between 1876-1915 fell under control of industrialized nations such as; U.S, Great Britain, Germany.; |
| Josiah Strong | He wrote the book "our country"; wanted to Christianize people |
| Alfred Thayer Mahan | He argued that oversea territories would make the U.S more powerful country |
| Enrique DeLome | Spain's minister to U.S, wrote DeLome letter which criticized President McKinley and was one of the causes for the Spanish-American War |
| Battleship Maine | a U.S battle sent to Cuba to protect U.S lives and property from the Spanish Government. It exploded and killed 260 U.S sailors. |
| Ida M. Tarbell | published factual depiction of Standard Oil Company |
| Spanish- American War | declared by the U.S on Spain to protect U.S investments and to help Cuba over throw Spains' rule. |
| George Dewey | U.S commander that led the charge against Spain in Cuba and the Philippines. |
| Emilio Aquinaldo | leader of the rebel army of Filipino Patriots that had been fighting for independence from Spain |
| Annexation | to add on (to a nation) |
| Protectorate | a state or territory so protected |
| U.S view of Hawaiians | became a U.S protectorate in 1849 by virtue of economic treaties |
| Yellow Journalism & Jingoism | hearst to Frederick Remington |
| Treaty of Paris | Revolutionary War 1783, French and Indian war, and Spanish American War |
| Teller Amendment | war independence on Cuba |
| McKinley's War Message | declare war on Spain |
| Rough Riders | cavalry unit led by Teddy Roosevelt |
| Outcome of Spanish American War | U.S gains most of Spain's overseas territory |
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