American Imperialism Flashcards
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What is American Imperialism?
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- refers to economic, military, and cultural influence of the US on other countries
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What are the 4 types of imperialism?
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- Economic
- Protectorate
- Colony
- Sphere of Influence
3
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Describe economic imperialism:
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- independent countries controlled by private interests
- ex: Men creating Dole Company in Hawaii
4
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Describe protectorate imperialism:
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- 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
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Describe colony imperialism:
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- governed internally by foreign power
- Libya had to answer to Italy for everything that happened in + out their country
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Describe sphere of influence imperialism:
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- area claimed by an outside power for exclusive investment and trading
- china had opium that the UK traded worldwide
7
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What is American Exceptionalism?
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- a belief that Americans have a unique mission among nations to spread freedom and democracy
8
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What was the “splendid little war”? and when was it?
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- the Spanish - American War (1898) fought between Spain and US
- (1898)
9
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Who said splendid little war?
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John Milton Hay
10
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Who was president during Spanish American War?
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William McKinley (25th)
11
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What happened with the USS Maine?
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- 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
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Significance of USS Maine explosion?
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- “Remember the Maine, to hell with Spain”
- McKinley did not declare the sinking a justification for an act of war yet
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When was the Battle of San Juan Hill and what happened??
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- 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
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What were the Rough Riders?
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- 1st US Volunteer Calvary
- led by Teddy Roosevelt
15
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What was the Morgan Report and when did it happen?
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- February 26, 1894
- found all parties “not guilty” of overthrowing Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii