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| The quest for overseas colonies to create an empire |
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| In 1867, secretary of state william seward purchased Alaska from Russia for $7 million dollars. Many Americans thought it was a waste of money and nicknamed it "Sewards Folly." Time proved that it was a great deal because Alaska was rich in gold, timber, and oil |
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| in 1850s, Americans became interested in Hawaii, and many moved there. The US wanted political control of the islands, so the US marines deposed Queen Liliuokalani. In 1898, Hawaii became US territory. |
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| When countries use threats or force against others to get their way. Became very popular in the late 1800s. |
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| A letter written by Spaniard Enrique De Lome that was intercepted by the US. The letter mocked the US president MCKinley, calling him "weak" |
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| An American ship that suddenly exploded in Cuban waters, even though there was no proof they did it, American newspapers immediatly blamed the Spanish for this |
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| When newspapers print exagerated or sensational stories so that they can sell more newspapers |
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| Very short war started in 1898. Caused by the De Lome Letter; the explosion of the USS Maine, and yellow jornalism. Fought mainly in Cuba and the Phillipines, where the Spanish armies were located |
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| Nicknamed for a volunteer regiment led by Theodore Roosevelt. They were a mixture of different types of very tough men like: cowboys, policemen, and athletes. Their capture of San Juan Hill, Cuba was the winning battle of the war |
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| Ended the Spanish-American war after less than four months with the Spanish defeat, they also surrendered the territories of the Phillipines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the US |
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| empires seek these because it gives them influence over a certain region of the world. In the late 1800s, China became the most wanted sphere of influence due to its large population |
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| After getting Alaska, Hawaii, the Phillipines, and Guam, the US was spreading across the Pacific Ocean. The US reallly wanted to establish trade with China, so they insisted on China having an "Open Door" to the US |
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| Chinese Patriots wanted to end all foreign influence over their country. called "The Boxers" they slaughtered over 300 foreigners in the boxer rebellion before finally being put down |
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| Ordered to be built by Teddy Roosevelt. A canal across Panama that connected the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean that made shipping and travel much quicker |
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| Teddy Roosevelt added this to the Monroe Doctrine while president. It was started so that only the US had the right to interfere with countries in the western hemisphere |
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| Based on the old African saying "Speak Softly, and carry a big stick." Roosevelt beefed up the US navy and used it as his "Big Stick" to intimidate other countries |
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| President William Howard Taft used this policy with other countries. The idea was that the US should help other countries by loaning money to those countries |
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| Policy of president Woodow Wilson. Said that the US should help other countries by spreading democracy to them. Used in Mexico and Haiti |
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| A movement statred by ordinary Americans. Demanded reforms (positive changes) in businesses, politics, and society. While not every demand was fixed, the majority of them were |
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| One of the biggest problems facing the US was its treatment of minorities. Supported by the supreme court case "Plessy Vs. Ferguson," racial segregation became all across the US |
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| Laws that enforced segregation. Kept Whites and other races seprate and held Whites to be better than all others. Even forced Blacks topay a poll tax and passed a literacy test just to vote |
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| Nickname given to journalists who exposed corruption |
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| Wrote "How Other Half Lives." His book exposed terrible conditions face by poor immigrants who livedin old apartments called tenements |
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| Wrote "The Jungle." His book exposed the meat packing industry as filthy and highlighted its poor treatment of workers |
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| A wealthy woman who set up a settlement house named "Hull House." It was designedto offer free assistence to poor immigrants |
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| Author who exposed the power and abuses of monopolies and trusts |
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| Americas first progressive president. Known as the "Trust-Buster" because of the amount of monopolies and trusts he broke up |
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| Passed in 1906 at Teddy Roosevelts request. Required all food and medicine sold in the US to be inspected first for health and safty reasons |
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| After Teddy Roosevelt left office, Taft continued to go after monopolies and trusts |
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Featured three strong candadites.
1. Teddy Roosevelt for the progressive party
2. William Howard Taft for the Republican party
3.Woodrow Wilson for the democratic party |
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| Won election of 1912. Had a reputation ofbeing progressive reformer |
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16th amendment- created federal income tax.
17th amendment- made US senators elected directly by the people
18th amendment- made alcohol illegal
19th amendment- gave woman the right to vote |
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| Strenghthened the Sherman antitrust act. clearly defined what businesses could and couldn't do |
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| The Americans refused to remove their troops from Cuba unless the Cubans aproved this. It demanded that Cuba allow the US to put two US naval bases in Cuba |
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