What was the Venezuela Border Dispute? Who was involved, and why? What was the outcome?
The Venezuela Border Dispute was about how Secretary of State Richard Olney said that British refusal to arbitrate violated Monroe Doctrine Britain backed down
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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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What were the conditions like for the volunteers in Cuba?
They were bad, no medicine, rations, inedible meals, wool uniforms
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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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What was the Boxer Rebellion?
A Secret Society, intended to wipe out China
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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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What was the Russo-Japanese War?
Russia wanted Korea, but Japan had Korea already vast resources
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Who was Alfred T. Mahan? What did he argue, and what did Congress do about it?
Alfred T. Mahan was a Naval officer who said that they should build up a Naval Congress. Establish a Naval Advisory Board
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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
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Who was Enrique Duluth De Lome, and what did he do?
He was the Spanish Ambassador to the U.S.. He Insulted McKinley nationally and the resigned
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How did Teddy Roosevelt aid in the capture of the Phillippines?
He sent as specific squadron to capture Philippines
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How did the U.S. get the right-of-way to build the Panama Canal?
Panama revolted
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What does the term “speak softly, and carry a big stick” mean?
It was Teddy Roosevelts Motto, use diplomacy when possible but don't be afraid to bring in the army.
