7.1.2 Imperial Consequences Flashcards
- Nicaraguan Revolution
U.S. involved for economic reasons.
- Philippine-American War
Filipinos fought U.S. control (1899-1902).
- Russo-Japanese War
Japan defeated Russia (1904-1905).
- Panama Canal Zone
U.S.-controlled canal area.
- Great White Fleet
U.S. navy world tour (1907-1909).
- Platt Amendment
Hint: “Cuba’s Independence… with Strings Attached.”
Allowed U.S. intervention in Cuba
Cuba agree to do something for the U.S in order to gain their freedom
(P.A.T.T)Please Approve the terms
- Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty
U.S. got Panama Canal rights.
- Dollar Diplomacy
Picture Uncle Sam handing out bags of money to countries, while waving a flag that says, “Let’s do business, not war!”
U.S. used money to gain influence.
- Chronic Wrongdoing
U.S. justification for intervention.
- Monroe Doctrine
“Mind Your Own Business” Europe! 😤✋
Opposed European influence in the Americas.
- Spanish-American War 1898
U.S. gained territories.
- Gentlemen’s Agreement
Limited Japanese immigration to the U.S.
- Jones Act
Made Puerto Rico a U.S. territory.
- Foraker Act
Set up government in Puerto Rico.
- Big Stick Diplomacy
Picture Teddy Roosevelt holding a giant stick while calmly talking to world leaders, but ready to swing it if things don’t go his way.
Roosevelt’s policy of using force if needed.
- Roosevelt Corollary
Imagine Teddy Roosevelt holding a giant stick and standing in front of Latin America, saying
U.S. could intervene in Latin America.
- Annexation of the Philippines
U.S. took control post-war.
- Open Door Policy
Equal trade rights in China.
- International Police Power
U.S. keeping order in the Americas.
- HIPP Analysis
Historical analysis method (Context, Audience, Purpose, Perspective).
- Theodore Roosevelt
President known for expansionist policies.
