Chapter 14 Study Guide - Becoming a World Power

Question 1

In 1852 ______________________ sent a naval expedition to Japan to force Japan to trade with the United States.

Answer 1

President Millard Fillmore

Question 2

William Crawford Gorgas

Answer 2

→ controlled mosquito populations to minimize
disease during construction of the Panama Canal

Question 3

In the 1880s, economic and military competition from other nations and a
growing feeling of cultural superiority convinced many Americans that the
United States should be a __________________.

Answer 3

world power

Question 4

dollar diplomacy

Answer 4

→ belief that if U.S. business leaders supported Latin American
development, everyone would benefit

Question 5

At the first __________________in 1889, the United States hoped to strengthen trade and diplomacy with Latin American nations in part to keep European powers from meddling in the Americas.

Answer 5

Pan-American Conference

Question 6

yellow journalism

Answer 6

→ sensational reporting in which writers often exaggerated or
even invented stories

Question 7

Roosevelt Corollary →

Answer 7

the United States would intervene in Latin American
affairs when necessary

Question 8

Platt Amendment →

Answer 8

ensured that Cuba would remain tied to the United States

Question 9

In the United States, public support for ___________ was fueled in large part by sensational stories published by rival newspapers.

Answer 9

cuban rebel

Question 10

During the Spanish-American War, American victory in the
________________ led
the Spanish to evacuate the Spanish fleet from Cuba.

Answer 10

San Juan Heights

Question 11

Protectorate →

Answer 11

local rulers had to accept advice from an imperial power

Question 12

The __________________ of 1898, which formally ended the Spanish-American War,
granted independence to Cuba.

Answer 12

Treaty of Paris of 1898

Question 13

sphere of influence →

Answer 13

area where a foreign nation controlled economic
development

Question 14

sphere of influence →

Answer 14

area where a foreign nation controlled economic
development

Question 15

Supporters of annexing the ________________ after the Spanish-American War believed
that the islands would provide the United States with a naval base.

Answer 15

Philippines

Question 16

What was the purpose of the Open Door policy in China?

Answer 16

These Open Door Notes aimed to secure international agreement to the U.S. policy of promoting equal opportunity for international trade and commerce in China, and respect for China’s administrative and territorial integrity.

Question 17

Foraker Act →

Answer 17

established a civil government for Puerto Rico

Question 18

When ___________________forces revolted against Colombia, the United States quickly
recognized Panama’s independence and signed a treaty to build the Panama
Canal.

Answer 18

Panamanian

Question 19

Anglo-Saxonism →

Answer 19

the United States had a duty to shape “less civilized” parts of
the world

Question 20

U.S. foreign relations were damaged by ___________________
intervention in Mexico.

Answer 20

President Woodrow Wilson’s

Question 21

Pan-Americanism →

Answer 21

idea that the United States and Latin America should work together

Question 22

Explain Theodore Roosevelt’s “big stick” policy and give an example of how it was
applied.

Answer 22

President Roosevelt used Big Stick diplomacy in many foreign policy situations. He brokered an agreement for an American-led canal through Panama, expanded American influence in Cuba, and negotiated a peace treaty between Russia and Japan.

Question 23

What factors contributed to President Wilson’s intervention in Mexico in 1916?

Answer 23

In 1916, Columbus New Mexico was raided by northern Mexican uprisings in an attempt to expose Mexican government collaboration with United States. President Wilson wanted to protect the borders.

Question 24

Explain the major economic, cultural, and military factors that built American
support for imperialist policies in the 1880s.

Answer 24

• economic and military competition from other nations and a growing feeling of cultural, superiority
• large navy to protect merchant
• Superior character, ideas, and government ships
• need for over seas markets to keep economy