Transcript Monroe Doctrine

Spanish American War
SOLs Covered: USII.5a-b
I. The Monroe Doctrine
A. The Monroe Doctrine is a United
States policy that was introduced on
December 2, 1823, which stated that
further efforts by European countries to
colonize land or interfere with states in the
Americas would be viewed, by the United
States of America, as acts of aggression
requiring US intervention.
B. The United States would not
interfere in European affairs.
II. Theodore Roosevelt
A. Commanded a
cavalry regiment
known as the
“Rough Riders”
during the Spanish
American War.
B. Famously led a
charge up San Juan
Hill in Cuba and
considered a hero
of the Spanish
American War.
C. Elected Governor of New York (1898).
D. Elected Vice President of the United States
(1900).
E. At age 42 becomes
President in 1901 following
the assassination of
President William McKinley.
F. Became a leader of the
Progressive Movement.
III. What were Theodore
Roosevelt’s foreign
polices, and what were
their impacts on the
United States?
A. Roosevelt expanded
the Monroe Doctrine
as a way to prevent
European involvement
in the affairs of
Caribbean and South
American countries.
B. The Roosevelt Corollary
to the Monroe Doctrine:
1. Asserted the United
States’ right to
interfere in economic
matters of nations in
the Americas.
2. Claimed the United
States’ right to
exercise international
police power.
3. Advocated Big
Stick Diplomacy.
a.Negotiated a
treaty to build
the Panama
Canal.
IV. What were the reasons for the Spanish
American War in 1898?
A. Protection of American business interests
(sugar) in Cuba.
B. American support of Cuban rebels to gain
independence from Spain.
C. Rising tensions as a
result of the sinking
of the U.S.S. Maine
in Havana Harbor.
D. Yellow Journalism
- Exaggerated
news reports of
events.
Yellow Journalism, Economic Interests, and Public
Opinion influenced our involvement in the Spanish
American War.
V. What were the results of the Spanish American
War?
A. The United States emerged as a world power.
B. Cuba gained independence from Spain.
1. The United States asserted the right to
intervene in Cuban affairs.
C. The United States gained possession of the
Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.