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| United Fruit Company, Minor C. Keith |
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| company sold many fruits, provides financial service to Costa Rica, in exchange for land |
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| Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, banana trade becomes a huge part of economies |
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| Alfred T. Mahon, The Influence of Sea Power Upon History |
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| writer who wrote book, argued nation's economic future hinged on gaining new markets abroad |
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| dedicated his life to a Cuba's independance, "free Cuba" |
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| sent to put down rebellion, instituted 'reconcentration," forced hundreds of Cubans in guarded camp, many die |
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sensational newspaper headlines:
NEWSPAPER MAKES STORIES MORE EXCITING THAN THEY REALLY ARE! |
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| New York World's publisher |
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| New York Morning Journal's publisher |
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| the intense burst of national pride and desire for aggressive foreign policy |
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| letter published, written by the Spanish Ambassador, describing McKinley as "weak and a bidder for the admiration of the crowd," fueled public hatred for Spain |
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| An accidental fire blew up the USS Maine, but American public blamed the Spanish |
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| was told to attack the Spanish fleet in the Philippines if war broke out in Spain |
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| Teddy Roosevelt, Rough Riders |
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| leader charged up San Juan Hill, diverse group of volunteers but famous |
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| year of the Spanish American War |
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| Filipino rebel leader, declared Philippines a republic |
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| stipulated that the Cuban gov. could not enter any foreign agreements, must allow US to establish naval bases, must give US the right to intervene when neccesary |
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