Spanish-American War

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The _____________ stated that the U.S. would oppose any future European settlements in Latin America, formalizing America's stance on European expansion.

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Monroe Doctrine

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90 miles off Florida's coast, occupied by Spain in the late 1800s.

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Cuba

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Spanish military leader in the Philippines and Governor of Cuba.

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General Weyler

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President who sent USS Maine to Havana to protect Americans in Cuba.

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William McKinley

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Type of journalism that exaggerates facts to boost newspaper sales.

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Yellow Journalism

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After reading about Spanish mistreatment of Cubans and the USS Maine incident, Americans urged the President to declare war on...

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Spain

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U.S. control of global areas for power is known as...

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Imperialism

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William McKinley signed a resolution declaring war, adding the __________, stating we wouldn't control Cuba.

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Teller Amendment

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African American soldiers faced prejudice in the Army but fought bravely with whites to defeat the Spanish.

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Buffalo Soldiers

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1st Cavalry, led by Theodore Roosevelt, known as _____________.

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Rough Riders