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Imperialism
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. AKA it is when a stronger country takes control over weaker areas.
Why was the Anti-Imperialist League against Imperialism?
They thought people had the right to govern themselves.
Yellow Journalism
Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers. created by William Randolph Hearst. MAIN purpose was to sell newspapers.
Jingoism
Radical form of Nationalism
Emilio Aguinaldo
the leader of the Filipino Rebels against Spain.
Rough Riders
volunteer soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish American War
Treaty of Paris 1898
- ended Spanish-American War
- treaty gave US Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam,
Philippines.
William Howard Taft
he created a foreign policy known as the dollar diplomacy.
Theodore Roosevelt
Imperialist advocate, aggressive assistant navy secretary, Rough Rider
Woodrow Wilson
28th President of the United States. He created a foreign policy known as the moral diplomacy.
Sphere of Influence
A foreign region in which a nation has control over trade and other economic activities.
Boxer Rebellion
A 1900 revolt in China, aimed at ending foreign influence in the country.
Why did the Boxer Rebellion occur?
The Chinese did not like the presence of foreigners in China.
Which of the following factors contributed to the Boxer Rebellion?
The Chinese's anger at foreign involvement in the country.
John Hay
Secretary of State who created the open-door policy and Panama canal.
Open Door Policy
US policy that allows all countries to freely trade with China.
Great White Fleet
16 American battleships sent around the world to display American naval power.
Platt Amendment 1903
Allows U.S. to intervene in Cuba affairs.
Teller Amendment 1898
Legislation that promised the US would not annex Cuba after winning the Spanish-American war
Big Stick Diplomacy
International negotiations that were peaceful but also backed by the threat of military force. Refers to U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy: "speak softly, and carry a big stick."
Panama Canal
A man made river built by the U.S. across Central America to create a shortcut that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Was built to save time and money in commercial and military shipping
Roosevelt Corollary
Addition to the Monroe Doctrine asserting America's right to intervene in Latin American affairs. Stated that the US would defend Latin America from foreign (European) invaders.
Dollar Diplomacy
President Taft's policy which made investments in China & Central America that would lead to greater stability and promote US businesses.
Moral Diplomacy
President Wilson's policy of condemning imperialism, spreading democracy & promoting peace.
How and why did the United States take a more active role in world affairs?
The U.S. opened markets in Japan, purchased Alaska from Russia and worked to expand business opportunities in Latin America, as well as Hawaii.
What were the causes & effects of the Spanish-American War?
Cause = the USS Maine explosion, desire for naval bases and the Effects = U.S. acquired colonies (Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, etc.)
How did the United States extend its influence in Asia?
By intervening in the Boxer Rebellion, promising independence for the Philippines, pursuing an Open Door policy in China,settling the Russo-Japanese War and sending the Great White Fleet on a cruise around the world which showed the power of the U.S. Navy
What actions did the United States take to achieve its goals in Latin America?
American entrepreneurs and political leaders called for an aggressive and exclusive role for the U.S. in Latin America.
How did Yellow Journalism contribute to the actions against Spain?
By blaming Spain for the sinking of the USS Maine, and publishing stories about Spanish atrocities and comparing the Cuban revolutionaries to the Founding Fathers of the American Revolution
How did U.S. expansion in the late 19th century extend and change the principle of Manifest Destiny?
The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 was probably the first major step. The government saw the appeal in acquiring more land.
How did the Treaty of Paris affect Spain?
it forced Spain to give up all its colonies
due to imperialism, the Philippines __?
AND
Due to imperialism, Puerto Rico __?
became a colony
AND
became a U.S. territory
at first, how did many Americans feel about the purchase of Alaska?
they were mad because they thought it was a wasteland.
What is the main idea of "White Man's Burden"?
whites need to take on the burden of helping inferior races.
According to White Man's Burden what is one way that Whites "helped" civilize inferior races?
converting them to christianity
The poem, The White Man's Burden, represents the belief that European culture was?
superior to other cultures.
what was NOT a challenge workers faced when building the Panama Canal?
workers having to fight Panama for access to land.
Which of the following was a major contributor to American Imperialism in the late 1800's?
the desire for new markets for American goods.
Economic motives for Imperialism include?
a need for raw materials to be used in factories.
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