At the beginning of America's turn of the century proposed expansion process, what portion of their military was lacking? Essentially, what portion of their military needed bolstering in order to have greater foreign impacts?

What major land acquisition was associated with the U.S. newspapers nicknaming the decision as questionable, or as "Seward's Folly?"

In addition to American expansionist goals in terms of economic or political influence, what other type of expansion did Christian influences attempt to have as well?

What was the name of the thesis or ideology that American democracy functions best when it is at the "frontier" of life? Always pushing, expanding, and demanding a "wider field for its exercise?"

As seen in Figure 22.5, what area of the world did the United States see the most amount of expansion in the late 19th century?

Queen Liliuokalani was known as the last queen of what islander nation?

Following the Mexican-American War of 1846, what next international military conflict resulted in the United States entering into a "splendid little war" and seizing rights and/or territory in Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines?

What type of newspapers journalism sought to compete for greater readership and created sensational stories to maximize drama and effect? Examples of such journalism came from the New York Journal by William Randolph Hearst and the New York World by Joseph Pulitzer.

Within the Spanish American War, what famous American persona attained fame and renown during battles near the Spanish stronghold of Santiago? He led his Rough Riders, an all-volunteer cavalry unit comprised of college graduates, veterans, and cowboys from the Southwest and charged up San Juan Hill to attain American victory surrounding Santiago.

After American occupation of the Philippines, what leader led a rebellion against American forces in order to gain independence from yet another foreign imperialist power? This Filipino rebellion lasted three years until he was captured and asked to take an oath of loyalty.

What was the 1899 policy of Americans forcing Chinese markets to open and for European powers to accept the new power dynamic?

As seen in figure 22.14, what type of diplomacy was Theodore Roosevelt likened to have in political cartoons?

What major canal network was Theodore Roosevelt able to complete in Central America where other expeditions failed? This project was previously attempted by the French, but due to rates of malaria and yellow fever they were force to abandon the project.

Which American foreign policy bolstered the earlier 19th century Monroe doctrine, which stated that European nations could no longer interfere in the Caribbean, and now stated that the United States would use military force "as an international police power" to correct any "chronic wrongdoing" by any Latin American nation that might threaten stability in the region? This policy essentially expanding American presence in the western hemisphere, giving it "legitimacy" for using force to exert its influence.

What type of diplomacy did William Howard Taft implement during this time as U.S. president? His policies different from Roosevelt's Big Stick policy, advocating for greater usage of diplomacy and political discussions versus utilizing force with other nations.