12: The Empire and the People Flashcards
About whom did philosopher William James write “he gushes over war as the ideal condition of human society”?
Theodore Roosevelt
Describe “open-door” policy
Allowing America’s preponderant economic strength to enter and dominate all underdeveloped areas of the world
Some in the U.S. felt like they had missed out when other powers started partitioning this country in 1897-98
China
Some (such as Winston Churchill) feared that independent Cuba would become this kind of republic
A black republic
The US went to war with Spain in Cuba in 1898 (Spanish-American War) because of a desire for this
Economic growth/expansion
Why did the poor bear much of the cost of the war in the form of higher prices for goods?
No income tax
True of False: The Spanish forces in Cuba were defeated in 8 months
False, 3 months
In a few years, __ million in capital was invested in Cuba
30
While not annexing Cuba, the US would not end occupation until this amendment was incorporated in the new Cuban Constitution; an amendment giving the US the right to intervene in Cuba to “protect” “life, property, and individual liberty”
The Platt Amendment
Because of the previous Teller Amendment, the Platt Amendment was seen as what
A betrayal
True or False: Cuba’s Constitutional Convention immediately acquiesced to the US’ demand for inclusion of the Platt Amendment
False, it resisted but eventually succumbed to pressure within 3 months
During what event did the US annex Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines (receiving them for a sum of $20 million?
The Spanish-American War
What did the Filipinos do in February 1899?
Revolted against American rule (It took America 3 years and 70,000 troops to end the rebellion)
The Philippine war is described by a British witness as what?
“simply massacre and murderous butchery”
Why did some unions support expansion?
They repeated the business argument that a bigger market would make them able to sell their surplus and prevent another depression
