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Chapter 10 Imperalism Flashcards

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why is imperialism a goal of nations -

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because they want to expand their rule … more land= more power

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list the three factors that fuel american imperialism -

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superior military
new markets
cultural superiority

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it’s building up the army ; be the best / be the strongest -

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superior military

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making new stuff to sell to new markets -

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new markets

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it fuels the outward spread -

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cultural superiority

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process on how we acquired hawaii -

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  1. threatened queen to hand over
  2. doc. is drafted for queen to step down
  3. she steps down to save lives
  4. Stanford Dole overthrows queen & takes over
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why is the location of hawaii key for the U.S. -

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because of its location is good for the U.S. naval

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what is the spanish american war about -

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america trying to deliever freedon

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who is the Spanish american war between -

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america vs spain

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what does it mean to be a 2 front war -

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a war happening in 2 places at once

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how does yellow journalism “push” the US towards war with Spain -

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newspapers started to exaggerate and publish FALSE stories

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what is the De Lome Letter

whats it significance -

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mickenley is insulted in this letter

it helps push us into war w/ Spain

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what was the fate of the USS maine & why is it significant -

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it exploded & sank

they blamed it on the spanish

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what role did the fillipinos play in the spanish-american war -

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they revolted against spain

fought along w/ U.S.

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what was outcome of the spanish american war -

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U.S. beats Spain

U.S. becomes a world power

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what territories did U.S. acquire through the treaty of paris -

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phillipines
puerto rico
quam
cuba

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why are all the territories great for the U.S. -

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because of their locations

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3 arguments supporting imperialism -

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preserving american spirit
promote economic growth
protect economic security

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arguments against imperialism -

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political
economic
moral

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why was the U.S. victory of the Spanish American war a key victory for the U.S. ?

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proves americans strength

they acquire territories

21
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what 4 assertions does the platt amendment make -

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  1. cuba = protectorate of U.S.
  2. Cuba government can’t enter in foreign agreements
  3. US could have naval bases on islands
  4. US has rights to intervene anytime
22
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does the platt amendment give really any independence -

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no

23
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why is the Philippines location key to the US -

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good location for the US naval ships

“gateway to Asia”

24
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what precedent does the spanish american war establish for the U.S. -

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it will continue to intervene in world affairs

25
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what is the foreign policy that T.R. pursues w/ the help of Secretary of state John Hay -

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open door policy

26
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what des the open door policy establish -

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establishes trade w/ china

27
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3 key american ideas the open door policy outlines for future american foreign policy -

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economy growth depends on exports
US has right to intervene abroad
feared the closing of any areas to America

28
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how do the chinese feel about america’s new policy? how do they react -

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they resist

“foreign devils”

29
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why is acquiring Panama Canal essential for US foreign policy -

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it connects the PAcific and Atlantic Ocean over land

faster trade, military mobility

30
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what is Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” -

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the U.S. navy

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what does the Roosevelt Corollary state ?

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promotes our world power

we will intervene any time to keep peace, and if we are threatened

32
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what is the 1st occasion the Roosevelt is used?

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Dominican Republic - Dollar Diplomacy

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what precedent did the Roosevelt Corollary set?

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the intervention in latin america

34
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a political unit that depends on another government for its protection -

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protectorate

35
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the extension of a nation’s power over other lands -

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imperialism

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to incorporate into an existing political unit such as a city or country

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annex

37
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last reigning monarch of Hawaii, overthrown in a coup d’ etat by the US -

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Queen Liluokalani

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decisions that adress matters within a country -

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domestic policy

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the use of sensationalized, exaggerated new stories in mass media -

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yellow journalism

40
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a belief that Americans have a duty to spread democracy and American culture -

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manifest destiny

41
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volunteer cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American war

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rough riders

42
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decisions made that address global issues happening outside of one’s country

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foreign policy

43
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act of U.S. diplomacy that allows cuba to maintain some independence and have their own constitution while still allowing the US power over Cuba -

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Platt Amendment

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a foreign policy that states the US can intervene in latin american affairs if U.S. interest are at stake-

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Roosevelt Corollary

45
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US secretary of State charged w/ purchasing Alaska for the US -

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William Seward

46
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a US foreign policy that maintains open trade relations with China and states that no country will control trade with China -

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open door policy

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chinese resisttance to the U.S. trade policy imposed on them -

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Boxer rebellion

48
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act officially ending the Spanish American war -

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Treaty of Paris

49
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describe Imperialism -

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stronger nations attempt to dominate weaker nations

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