American Imperialism Content Flashcards
when a powerful country has political, military, or economic control over weaker countries
Imperialism
belief that certain people’s nations are superior, by expanding and dominating others
Social Darwinism
… and the Cubans rebelled against Spanish rules
Jose Marti
used exaggerated headlines and pictures to boost readership and support for Cuban rebellion
Yellow Journalism
affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power
protectorate
blows up in Havana harbor, 266 dead
U.S.S. Maine
established a civil government US president appointed the Puerto Rico governor and became a US territory
Foraker Act
US could intervene and buy or lease land for naval/refueling stations
Platt Amendment
believed the US granted the Phillipines independence
Emilion Aguinaldo
John Hay issued …
Open door notes
US would not establish permanent control over Cuba
Teller Amendment
warned European powers not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere
Monroe Doctrine
asserted the right of the US to intervene in Latin American nations
Roosevelt Corollary
What 2 events led to the annexation of Hawaii?
- US built Pearl Harbor in 1887
- Queen Liliuokalani overthrown in 1891
Who annexed Hawaii?
Who started leading Hawaii after the annexation?
President McKinley annexed; Samford Dole began leading
What was the process of acquiring Alaska?
Oct 18, 1867, Sewards arranged for US to purchase Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million
Protect China’s territorial and administrative territory
Open Door Policy
What was Roosevelts role in the Spanish-American War?
Roosevelt and his rough riders take San Juan Hill; US wins fight in Cuba
a waterway route between the Pacific and Atlantic built by the US
Panama Canal
How does Panama tie into American Imperialism?
the US used diplomatic and military power to support Panamanian Independence from Columbia
Chinese patriots demanded that all foreigners be expelled from the country
Boxer Rebellion
What 2 factors led to the US involvement in the Spanish-American War?
- USS Maine blew up in Havana Harbor; US blamed Spain
- US wanted to protect investments
group organized and commanded by Roosevelt; cowboys, miners, policemen, and college athletes
Rough Riders
open door to Asia and preserve stability in Latin-America
Taft and Dollar Diplomacy
segregated unit with African American soldiers and white officers
Buffalo Soldiers
using a strong military to achieve America’s goals
Big Stick Diplomacy
promote human rights
Moral Diplomacy
What did Roosevelt send on a worldwide tour to show the US Navy’s power?
Great White Fleet
Roosevelt led Rough Riders in a charge up; most famous incident of war; Spanish surrendered
Battle of San Juan Hill
How did Matthew Perry influence foreign trade with Japan?
demanded a treat permitting trade and the opening of Japanese ports to US merchant ships
What led to the Mexican Revolution?
liberals and intellectuals began to challenge the regime of dictator Porfirio Diaz
What 3 countries became U.S. territories or protectorates following America’s victory in the Spanish-American War?
Phillipines, Puerto Rico, Guam
What were the 3 reasons for Imperialism?
-Raw materials/resources
- New Markets
- Millitary Intrests
Hawaiian Queen who tried to eliminate white control in the Hawaiian government. The white population revolted and seized power.
Liliuokalani
Regions in China where foreign nations had control over trade and other economic and political activities.
Spheres of Influence
A poem by Rudyard Kipling written in 1899. It was the duty of imperializing nations to bring western culture and sensibility to the savage native populations that were encountered in far off lands
White Man’s Burden
Who was sent to capture Pancho Villa in Mexico?
John J Pershing
How did the U.S. acquire the land to build a canal?
paid Panama 10 mil
Panama was a part of this country before becoming independent.
Columbia
