Chapter 11 Flashcards
What did turner argue would be the reason for foreign expansion
The end of westward expansion
What is preclusive imperialism
Used by historian William langer stating that country’s take other country’s to prevent others from doing so
What is progressive imperialism
The idea that us imperialism was motivated by a desire to improve the lives of non Americans
What is progressive imperialism demonstrated in American actions
Removal of yellow fever in Cuba and the building of hospitals and schools
What was “open door”
Protection of equal privileges among countries trading with china. Thus no country would have complete control of the country
What was the anti imperialist league
Set up In 1898 opposing us imperial expansion
Who were some key anti imperialist figures
Wjb
Grover Cleveland
Carnegie
Gompers
What happened in 1895 that contributed to the Spanish American war
By 1895 most Spanish colonies had been lost but Cuba remained
In 1895 Cubans tried to overthrow the spanish, they put down the revolt with troops
What was the yellow press
Two New York newspapers were locked in a battle to sell the most newspapers and they used the Cuban revolt to make up ever more sensational stories. Stories were heavily anti Spanish and clearly untrue this created a deep resentment towards the Spanish.
What was the “Maine incident”h
American warship uss maine exploded in Havana. The first investigation concluded it was a result of the Spanish mines. Second investigation said it could have been cause of sparks.
Did not matter newspapers had made up their mind and the Spanish were blamed and
Revenge was called.
What was the Spanish ambassadors letter
A letter from the Spanish ambassador to his government fell into the hands of the Cuban rebels it was highly critical of William McKinley this annoyed McKinley who now felt he had no choice
What was the telller ammendment
Passed on April 20th 1898 declared us would not annex Cuba
What happened in April 1898
War begins and us imposes a blockade on Cuba
What happened in June 1898
17,000 troops land in Cuba
What happened in July 1898
Santigo fell to Americans
