American Imperialism Flashcards
What is American Imperialism?
- refers to economic, military, and cultural influence of the US on other countries
What are the 4 types of imperialism?
- Economic
- Protectorate
- Colony
- Sphere of Influence
Describe economic imperialism:
- independent countries controlled by private interests
- ex: Men creating Dole Company in Hawaii
Describe protectorate imperialism:
- country with its own internal government that is controlled by an outside power
- Military + foreign affairs of Philippines controlled by US, domestic affairs controlled by Philippines
Describe colony imperialism:
- governed internally by foreign power
- Libya had to answer to Italy for everything that happened in + out their country
Describe sphere of influence imperialism:
- area claimed by an outside power for exclusive investment and trading
- china had opium that the UK traded worldwide
What is American Exceptionalism?
- a belief that Americans have a unique mission among nations to spread freedom and democracy
What was the “splendid little war”? and when was it?
- the Spanish - American War (1898) fought between Spain and US
- (1898)
Who said splendid little war?
John Milton Hay
Who was president during Spanish American War?
William McKinley (25th)
What happened with the USS Maine?
- sent to Havana, Cuba on January 15, 1898 because of the Monroe Doctrine
- on February 15, 1898, it blew up and 274 men were killed
Significance of USS Maine explosion?
- “Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain”
- McKinley did not declare the sinking a justification for an act of war yet
When was the Battle of San Juan Hill and what happened??
- July 1, 1898
- on July 16, 1898, the Spanish surrender Cuba unconditionally
- on August 12, 1898 a peace protocol was signed ending the fight between US and Spain
What were the Rough Riders?
- 1st US Volunteer Calvary
- led by Teddy Roosevelt
What was the Morgan Report and when did it happen?
- February 26, 1894
- found all parties “not guilty” of overthrowing Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii
What was the Blout Report?
concluded that the removal of Liliuokalani was illegal
Who was Queen Liliuokalani and what happened to her?
- final monarch of Hawaii
- overthrown in January 1893
What was the Newlands Resolution?
it annexed (joined) Hawaii as a territory for 60 years
What was the Hawaiian Admission Act and who and when was it signed?
- provided the admission of the state of Hawaii into the Union
- signed by President Eisenhower on March 18, 1959
When was war declared on Spain?
April 25, 1898
What was the Teller Amendment?
- proclaimed that the US would not assume permanent control of Cuba
What was the Platt Amendent?
- retained the right to intervene to maintain Cuban Independence
When was the Treaty of Paris signed?
December 10, 1898
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris?
- Cuba would be an independent nation
- Puerto Rico and Guam were ceded to the United States
- America purchased Philippines for $20 mil
