Chapter 20 Ugh Flashcards
Define isolationism
Avoiding involvement in other country’s affairs
How did commodore matthew perry convince Japan to let us trade with them in 1853?
He bought a letter for the president asking ago trade. The Japanese were in awe of the ships and guns
Define imperialism
Building empires by imposing outside rule on people around the world
Why did Secretary of State William Seward want to purchase Alaska from Russia?
He saw it as a steeping stone for trade between the United States and Asia and other pacific nations
How much did Alaska cost?
7.2 million
For what reasons did america expand?
America wanted to expand for more trade markets more natural resources and places to have military bases and to spread american influence and culture
What countries divided the Samoa?
Germany and the United States
Why did America want to annex hawaii?
Military base , natural resources (sugar)
What were queen Liliuokalani’s goals?
Hawaiian independence keep Hawaiian culture in tack
What was the open door policy?
All nations being able to trade freely with China
Why did the righteous and harmonious fists stage the boxer rebellion?
They disliked that other countries had a lot of influence on China
What came out of the boxer rebellion?
The 2nd open door policy.
Why Did Cuba rebel against Spain?
Because of reconcetration where 200,000 people died
Many Americans wanted the government to intervene for what reasons?
Many people had business interest in Cuba and wanted to protect their investments
What was the main reason for american involvement in the Cuban Revolution?
The explosion of the USS Maine
On what three islands did the fighting take place?
Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico
At the end of the war what changes were made?
Puerto Rico Philippines Guam and wake became United States territories
What act set up a new government in Puerto Rico?
The foraker act of 1900
Why did Roosevelt want to create a canal?
A shorter route was needed between the pacific and the Atlantic
From What country did Panama struck to build the Panama Canal?
$10 million upfront, $250,000 rent per year
What major diseases were a problem when building the Panama Canal?
Malaria and yellow fever
What two bodies of water did the Panama Canal connect?
Atlantic and pacific
What is the concept behind the Roosevelt corollary?
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
What is dollar diplomacy?
William H. Taft did, a policy based on the idea that economic ties were the best way to expand US influence
Why did president Wilson “watch and wait”
He wanted to support the growth of democracy he hoped that Mexico would develop a democratic government
What incident lead to Wilson sending the navy to occupy the port of Veracruz? What happened there?
Sailors In Tampico were arrested . Wilson sent the navy to the port of Veracruz over 100 Mexicans died
Why did Mexico’s president allow General John J. Pershing to pursue “pancho” villa in Mexico?
Francisco villa raided Columbus New Mexico killing 18 american citizens
Did he catch Francisco villa?
No
Which 2 U.S. possessions eventually become states?
Hawaii and Alaska
What was president wilsons original policy towards Mexico? Why did this policy changed?
His original policy was to watch and wait it changed because two soldiers were arrested in Tampico
How did the Spanish American war lead to an American empire?
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
