Chapter 20 Ugh

Question 0

Define isolationism

Answer 0

Avoiding involvement in other country’s affairs

Question 1

How did commodore matthew perry convince Japan to let us trade with them in 1853?

Answer 1

He bought a letter for the president asking ago trade. The Japanese were in awe of the ships and guns

Question 2

Define imperialism

Answer 2

Building empires by imposing outside rule on people around the world

Question 3

Why did Secretary of State William Seward want to purchase Alaska from Russia?

Answer 3

He saw it as a steeping stone for trade between the United States and Asia and other pacific nations

Question 4

How much did Alaska cost?

Answer 4

7.2 million

Question 5

For what reasons did america expand?

Answer 5

America wanted to expand for more trade markets more natural resources and places to have military bases and to spread american influence and culture

Question 6

What countries divided the Samoa?

Answer 6

Germany and the United States

Question 7

Why did America want to annex hawaii?

Answer 7

Military base , natural resources (sugar)

Question 8

What were queen Liliuokalani’s goals?

Answer 8

Hawaiian independence keep Hawaiian culture in tack

Question 9

What was the open door policy?

Answer 9

All nations being able to trade freely with China

Question 10

Why did the righteous and harmonious fists stage the boxer rebellion?

Answer 10

They disliked that other countries had a lot of influence on China

Question 11

What came out of the boxer rebellion?

Answer 11

The 2nd open door policy.

Question 12

Why Did Cuba rebel against Spain?

Answer 12

Because of reconcetration where 200,000 people died

Question 13

Many Americans wanted the government to intervene for what reasons?

Answer 13

Many people had business interest in Cuba and wanted to protect their investments

Question 14

What was the main reason for american involvement in the Cuban Revolution?

Answer 14

The explosion of the USS Maine

Question 15

On what three islands did the fighting take place?

Answer 15

Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico

Question 16

At the end of the war what changes were made?

Answer 16

Puerto Rico Philippines Guam and wake became United States territories

Question 17

What act set up a new government in Puerto Rico?

Answer 17

The foraker act of 1900

Question 18

Why did Roosevelt want to create a canal?

Answer 18

A shorter route was needed between the pacific and the Atlantic

Question 19

From What country did Panama struck to build the Panama Canal?

Answer 19

$10 million upfront, $250,000 rent per year

Question 20

What major diseases were a problem when building the Panama Canal?

Answer 20

Malaria and yellow fever

Question 21

What two bodies of water did the Panama Canal connect?

Answer 21

Atlantic and pacific

Question 22

What is the concept behind the Roosevelt corollary?

Answer 22

An extension of the Monroe doctrine saying that the U.S. Had a right to get involved if there was conflict between a U.S. Neighbor and foreign nations

Question 23

What is dollar diplomacy?

Answer 23

William H. Taft did, a policy based on the idea that economic ties were the best way to expand US influence

Question 24

Why did president Wilson “watch and wait”

Answer 24

He wanted to support the growth of democracy he hoped that Mexico would develop a democratic government

Question 25

What incident lead to Wilson sending the navy to occupy the port of Veracruz? What happened there?

Answer 25

Sailors In Tampico were arrested . Wilson sent the navy to the port of Veracruz over 100 Mexicans died

Question 26

Why did Mexico’s president allow General John J. Pershing to pursue “pancho” villa in Mexico?

Answer 26

Francisco villa raided Columbus New Mexico killing 18 american citizens

Question 27

Did he catch Francisco villa?

Answer 27

No

Question 28

Which 2 U.S. possessions eventually become states?

Answer 28

Hawaii and Alaska

Question 29

What was president wilsons original policy towards Mexico? Why did this policy changed?

Answer 29

His original policy was to watch and wait it changed because two soldiers were arrested in Tampico

Question 30

How did the Spanish American war lead to an American empire?

Answer 30

When the U.S. Signed the treaty with Spain to end the war it also gave the U.S. Territories such as the Philippines, Guam, Wake, and Puerto Rico