Question

1. what was the origin of the spanish - american war?
2. what was the “yellow press”?
3. what happened to the uss maine?
4. what does annex mean?
5. what were the teller and platt amendments?
6. define expansionism and imperialism.
7. what did the imperialists argue?
8. why were the anti - imperialists opposed to imperi
9. what took place in the philippines?
10. what was the “open door policy”?
11. what was the treaty of portsmouth?
12. why did roosevelt want to build the panama c
13. what were the roosevelt corollary or big stick

Explanation:

1. The Spanish - American War originated from issues like American support for Cuban independence and the explosion of the USS Maine.
2. The "yellow press" was a type of journalism that used sensationalism and exaggeration to sell newspapers.
3. The USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, which was a factor leading to the Spanish - American War.
4. "Annex" means to incorporate a territory into another country or state.
5. The Teller Amendment stated that the US would not annex Cuba after helping it gain independence; the Platt Amendment placed restrictions on Cuba's sovereignty and allowed the US to intervene in Cuban affairs.
6. Expansionism is the policy of increasing a country's territory or economic influence; imperialism is the practice of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.
7. Imperialists argued for the economic, strategic, and cultural benefits of expanding American territory overseas.
8. Anti - Imperialists opposed imperialism mainly due to concerns about violating the rights of other peoples, cost, and the potential for corruption.
9. After the Spanish - American War, the US fought a war against Filipino nationalists who wanted independence after being transferred from Spanish to American control.
10. The "Open Door Policy" was a US policy that aimed to ensure equal trading opportunities for all countries in China.
11. The Treaty of Portsmouth ended the Russo - Japanese War and was brokered by Roosevelt.
12. Roosevelt wanted to build the Panama Canal for strategic reasons (e.g., to have a shorter naval route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans) and for economic benefits.
13. The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine stated that the US had the right to intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries to maintain stability and protect US interests.

Answer:

1. Originated from Cuban independence issues and the USS Maine explosion.
2. Sensationalist journalism.
3. Exploded in Havana Harbor.
4. Incorporate a territory.
5. Teller: No Cuban annexation; Platt: Restricted Cuban sovereignty.
6. Expansionism: Territory/economic influence increase; Imperialism: Power - influence extension.
7. Economic, strategic, cultural benefits of expansion.
8. Concerns about rights, cost, corruption.
9. War between US and Filipino nationalists.
10. Equal trading in China.
11. Ended Russo - Japanese War.
12. Strategic and economic reasons.
13. US right to intervene in Latin America.