Who was Charles Sumner, and why did he sue Great Britain?
He was Head of Senate Foreign Relations. He sued Great Britain for 2 billion in damages for allowing confederate ships to use British ports during the Civil War
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What happened to the Battleship Maine, and how was it shown in the newspapers?
This ship blew up when it shored Cuba. Newspaper said Spain was the one to blame.
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Who was Queen Liliuokalani, and what happened when she came into power?
Queen Liliuokalani was Queen of Hawaii. She tried to return control of her own people.
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What was the Russo-Japanese War?
Russia wanted Korea, but Japan had Korea already vast resources
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What does the term âspeak softly, and carry a big stickâ mean?
It was Teddy Roosevelts Motto, use diplomacy when possible but don't be afraid to bring in the army.
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What did Secretary of State John Hay offer Columbia for the right to build the Panama Canal? What did Columbia say about this offer?
He offered $2.5 million and $250,000 rent. Columbia refused the offer
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How did McKinley get into war with Spain, and what was the Teller Amendment?
McKinley demanded Spain to give Cuba freedom. The Teller Amendment was to let Cuba do whatever it wants when peace was found
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Who were the Rough-Riders, and what did they do?
They were college athletes, cowboys, miners, and law officers who resigned from the Navy Dept. led by Teddy Roosevelt
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What was the âOpen Door Policyâ?
Equal foreign trading rights for China
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Why did France, Spain and Great Britain send troops to Mexico? Which country stayed, and what did they do? How did the U.S. react?
All these countries came to enforce payment. U.S. sent 50,000 troops to border of the Rio Grande. France stays and gives control to Austrian prince Maximilian
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What were the conditions like for the volunteers in Cuba?
They were bad, no medicine, rations, inedible meals, wool uniforms
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Who was Secretary of State William H/ Steward, and what was Seward's Folly?
Seward believed in Manifest Destiny. Seward's Folly was the purchase of Alaska from Russia. 7.2 million dollars from Russia
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Who were Commodore George Dewey and Emilio Aguinaldo, and what did they do?
Dewey was Commander of U.S. Fleet and Aguinaldo led uprising against Spanish. They both tried to take out Spain
