APUSH Chapter 22 Part 3

Question 1

Open Door Policy

Answer 1

1899
China’s defect to Japan in Sino Japenese war
European nations wish for economic share
Americans fear being “locked out”
Sec. of State Hay demands that China remain independent and that all countries have access to trade in China

Question 2

Boxer Rebellion (1900)

Answer 2

China becomes thriving center of commerce for foreigners
Patriotic Chinese revolt against western traders
Kill many
Precedent set: US would be willing to fight to keep access to markets
International force required to put down Rebellion

Question 3

Assassination of William McKinley

Answer 3

Assassinated by an anarchist. Leads to Teddy Roosevelt’s presidency

Question 4

TR’s Big Stick Diplomacy

Answer 4

Speak softly and carry a big stick
Negotiates end to Russo Japanese War
-awarded Nobel peace prize
Denounces pacifists as flubdubs

Question 5

Alfred Mahan’s The influence of seapower upon history

Answer 5

1890 
Must be a naval power to be an imperial power 
National greatness tied to the sea 
Canals, coaling stations, etc 
Economic/military benefits 
British empire 
TR reads 
Pushes military preparedness

Question 6

The Great White Fleet (1907)

Answer 6

TR orders 16 battleships painted white 
"Speak softly"
Sailed around the world 
"Big stick"
Shows powers of US to foreign nations

Question 7

The Panama Canal (1904-1914)

Answer 7

(1904-1914)
Panamanians revolt from Colombian govt
US navy aids 
TR recognizes independence 
US given perpetual control of a 10 mile wide Canal Zone for $40 mil

Question 8

Costs of the Canal

Answer 8

$380 mil
5600 lives
Most lost to yellow fever
Damaged relationship with Central American countries

Question 9

Roosevelt corollary

Answer 9

1905
Adds to Monroe doctrine
European powers warned not to intervene in Latin America
US Navy may have to intervene to protect economic interest