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Sanford B. Dole Led a revolt of American planters against Hawaii's Queen Liliuokalani in 1893
Acquisition of Hawaii America overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and forced her to sign the Bayonet
Constitution. America wanted to build a naval base and coaling station.
Acquisition of Alaska Known as "Seward's Folly"; Purchase from Russia in 1867
William Seward Secretary of State who was responsible for purchasing Alaskan Territory from
Russia. By purchasing Alaska, he expanded the territory of the country at a
reasonable price. People mocked him for buying Alaska, calling it his "folly."
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Spanish-American War In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the U.S.
supported the Cubans' fight for independence
Yellow Journalism journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration; main
cause of the Spanish-American War
Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines as a result of the Spanish-American war, the US acquired these 3 overseas
colonies
Imperialism A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate weaker countries politically,
socially, and/or economically.
Platt Amendment Allowed the United States to intervene in Cuba and gave the United States
control of the naval base at Guantanamo Bay.
Panama Canal drastically cut down travel time around the U.S.; Teddy Roosevelt
Alfred T. Mahan Wrote "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History" which led to the U.S. building
up its navy
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Terms in this set (56)
Sanford B. Dole Led a revolt of American planters against Hawaii's Queen Liliuokalani in 1893
Acquisition of Hawaii America overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and forced her to sign the Bayonet
Constitution. America wanted to build a naval base and coaling station.
Acquisition of Alaska Known as "Seward's Folly"; Purchase from Russia in 1867
William Seward Secretary of State who was responsible for purchasing Alaskan Territory from
Russia. By purchasing Alaska, he expanded the territory of the country at a
reasonable price. People mocked him for buying Alaska, calling it his "folly."
Unit 2- Progressive Era & Imperialism.pdf Unit 2- Progressive Era & Imperialism.pdf Unit 2- Progressive Era & Imperialism.pdf
, Unit 2- Progressive Era & Imperialism.pdf Unit 2- Progressive Era & Imperialism.pdf Unit 2- Progressive Era & Imperialism.pdf
Spanish-American War In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the U.S.
supported the Cubans' fight for independence
Yellow Journalism journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration; main
cause of the Spanish-American War
Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines as a result of the Spanish-American war, the US acquired these 3 overseas
colonies
Imperialism A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate weaker countries politically,
socially, and/or economically.
Platt Amendment Allowed the United States to intervene in Cuba and gave the United States
control of the naval base at Guantanamo Bay.
Panama Canal drastically cut down travel time around the U.S.; Teddy Roosevelt
Alfred T. Mahan Wrote "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History" which led to the U.S. building
up its navy
Unit 2- Progressive Era & Imperialism.pdf Unit 2- Progressive Era & Imperialism.pdf Unit 2- Progressive Era & Imperialism.pdf
