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Who was the 26th President of the United States?
Which island was acquired by the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War?
Guam
What did the Foraker Act of 1900 do?
Granted Puerto Ricans a limited degree of popular government and US citizenship in 1917.
The Insular Cases determined that the Constitution fully applied to Puerto Ricans and Cubans.
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Who created the Open Door Note?
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The Boxers were a Chinese secret society advocating for foreign intervention.
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What did the Root-Takahira Agreement pledge?
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What was the main focus of James G. Blaine's Big Sister policy?
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What does 'preparedness' refer to in the context of military action?
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What does the term 'bellicose' mean?
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A ______ is a geographical area in which one nation is very influential.
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What is a hostage?
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What does re concentration refer to?
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What is the Scorched-Earth Policy?
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What is arbitration in the context of conflict resolution?
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Study Notes
Theodore Roosevelt
- 26th President of the United States (1901-1909)
- Key figure in the Spanish-American War.
- Oversaw the construction of the Panama Canal.
- Famous for the phrase "Speak softly, but carry a big stick."
Philippines
- Spanish colony that the U.S. helped liberate from Spain.
- Subsequently annexed by the United States as a colony.
Puerto Rico
- Acquired by the U.S. from Spain as a settlement for the Spanish-American War costs.
Guam
- Acquired by the United States as part of the outcome of the Spanish-American War.
Foraker Act of 1900
- Established limited self-government for Puerto Ricans.
- US citizenship granted to Puerto Ricans in 1917.
- Improved education, sanitation, and transportation in Puerto Rico.
Insular Cases
- Legal cases determining application of the Constitution in U.S. territories.
- Puerto Ricans and Cubans were under U.S. rule but lacked full rights.
Secretary of State
- John Hay was notable for creating the Open Door Note regarding China.
Boxers
- Chinese secret society that blamed foreigners for national problems.
- Led a rebellion against foreign influence from 1899 to 1900.
Open Door Note
- Message from John Hay in 1899 urging respect for Chinese rights among world powers.
- Advocated for fair competition in China’s trade.
Root-Takahira Agreement
- Agreement between the U.S. and Japan respecting territorial possessions in the Pacific.
- Supported upholding the Open Door Policy in China.
Queen Liliuokalani
- Last monarch of Hawaii, overthrown by American business interests.
General William R. Shafter
- Commander of U.S. forces during the invasion of Cuba in 1898, known for his size.
Rudyard Kipling
- Author known for "The White Man's Burden," encouraging U.S. imperialism in the Philippines.
Colonel Leonard Wood
- Led the Rough Riders, a volunteer cavalry in the Spanish-American War.
Dr. Walter Reed
- Head of the Yellow Fever Commission; demonstrated mosquito transmission of yellow fever and malaria.
Big Sister Policy
- Initiative by James G. Blaine to improve relations with Latin American nations.
William McKinley
- 25th President, presided over the Spanish-American War and Philippine-American War.
- Known for his role in U.S. imperialism; assassinated by an anarchist in 1901.
Preparedness
- The state of being ready for military action or response.
Bellicose
- Describes a disposition inclined to aggression or fighting.
Blue Blood
- Refers to members of the aristocracy or nobility.
Sphere of Influence
- A region where one nation holds significant cultural, economic, or political influence.
Hostage
- A prisoner held to ensure that specific conditions are met by another party.
Re concentration
- Forced relocation of populations into camps for military or political control.
Scorched-Earth Policy
- Military strategy involving the destruction of resources to deny enemy sustenance.
Arbitration
- Process of resolving disputes through an independent third party.
- Teddy Roosevelt acted as an arbitrator in conflicts between Russia and Japan.
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Test your knowledge about Theodore Roosevelt's presidency and his impact on U.S. territories like the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Explore the significance of the Foraker Act and the Insular Cases that shaped the governance of these areas.
