Chapter 10 Imperalism

Question 1

why is imperialism a goal of nations -

Answer 1

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

Question 2

list the three factors that fuel american imperialism -

Answer 2

superior military
new markets
cultural superiority

Question 3

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

Answer 3

superior military

Question 4

making new stuff to sell to new markets -

Answer 4

new markets

Question 5

it fuels the outward spread -

Answer 5

cultural superiority

Question 6

process on how we acquired hawaii -

Answer 6

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

Question 7

why is the location of hawaii key for the U.S. -

Answer 7

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

Question 8

what is the spanish american war about -

Answer 8

america trying to deliever freedon

Question 9

who is the Spanish american war between -

Answer 9

america vs spain

Question 10

what does it mean to be a 2 front war -

Answer 10

a war happening in 2 places at once

Question 11

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

Answer 11

newspapers started to exaggerate and publish FALSE stories

Question 12

what is the De Lome Letter

whats it significance -

Answer 12

mickenley is insulted in this letter

it helps push us into war w/ Spain

Question 13

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

Answer 13

it exploded & sank

they blamed it on the spanish

Question 14

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

Answer 14

they revolted against spain

fought along w/ U.S.

Question 15

what was outcome of the spanish american war -

Answer 15

U.S. beats Spain

U.S. becomes a world power

Question 16

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

Answer 16

phillipines
puerto rico
quam
cuba

Question 17

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

Answer 17

because of their locations

Question 18

3 arguments supporting imperialism -

Answer 18

preserving american spirit
promote economic growth
protect economic security

Question 19

arguments against imperialism -

Answer 19

political
economic
moral

Question 20

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

Answer 20

proves americans strength

they acquire territories

Question 21

what 4 assertions does the platt amendment make -

Answer 21

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

Question 22

does the platt amendment give really any independence -

Answer 22

no

Question 23

why is the Philippines location key to the US -

Answer 23

good location for the US naval ships

“gateway to Asia”

Question 24

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

Answer 24

it will continue to intervene in world affairs

Question 25

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

Answer 25

open door policy

Question 26

what des the open door policy establish -

Answer 26

establishes trade w/ china

Question 27

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

Answer 27

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

Question 28

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

Answer 28

they resist | "foreign devils"

Question 29

why is acquiring Panama Canal essential for US foreign policy -

Answer 29

it connects the PAcific and Atlantic Ocean over land | faster trade, military mobility

Question 30

what is Roosevelt's "Big Stick" -

Answer 30

the U.S. navy

Question 31

what does the Roosevelt Corollary state ?

Answer 31

promotes our world power | we will intervene any time to keep peace, and if we are threatened

Question 32

what is the 1st occasion the Roosevelt is used?

Answer 32

Dominican Republic - Dollar Diplomacy

Question 33

what precedent did the Roosevelt Corollary set?

Answer 33

the intervention in latin america

Question 34

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

Answer 34

protectorate

Question 35

the extension of a nation's power over other lands -

Answer 35

imperialism

Question 36

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

Answer 36

annex

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Queen Liluokalani

Question 38

decisions that adress matters within a country -

Answer 38

domestic policy

Question 39

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

Answer 39

yellow journalism

Question 40

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

Answer 40

manifest destiny

Question 41

volunteer cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American war

Answer 41

rough riders

Question 42

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

Answer 42

foreign policy

Question 43

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 -

Answer 43

Platt Amendment

Question 44

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

Answer 44

Roosevelt Corollary

Question 45

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

Answer 45

William Seward

Question 46

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

Answer 46

open door policy

Question 47

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

Answer 47

Boxer rebellion

Question 48

act officially ending the Spanish American war -

Answer 48

Treaty of Paris

Question 49

describe Imperialism -

Answer 49

stronger nations attempt to dominate weaker nations