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Nationalism
Pride in one’s country (extreme form is marked by a feeling of superiority over other countries) -
The Influence of Sea Power Upon History
History of naval warfare book published in 1890 by Alfred Thayer Mahan which argued that control of the sea was the key to world dominance -
William McKinley
He was the 25th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897, until his assassination on September 14, 1901, after leading the nation to victory in the Spanish-American War and raising protective tariffs to promote American industry. -
Yellow Journalism
A type of journalism that presents little or no legitimate well-researched news and instead uses eye-catching, exaggerated, and sensational headlines to sell more newspapers. -
Rough Riders
The Rough Riders were a nickname given to the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, one of three such regiments raised in 1898 for the Spanish–American War and the only one to see action. -
Theodore Roosevelt
As president, he moved the US into an important position by using his "Big Stick" policy to build our empire and influence in Latin America and the Pacific; supported the building of the Panama Canal.
