Chapter 5 Study Guide Flashcards
What are three reasons why America chose to become an imperialist nation?
- New markets - to import raw materials, for high tariffs, food places to invest capital
- For a feeling of superiority - Americans felt they were destined to expand overseas
- To build a modern navy - Americans were getting worried that America could be taken over
What caused Japan to sign the treaty of Kanagawa, which gave the United States trading rates in Japanese ports?
Worships Communion by Matthew C Perry caused Japan to sign the treaty, therefore giving the US trading rights in Japanese ports, because the Japanese realized that they were not powerful enough to win a fight against the U.S.
What happened in Hawaii when queen Lilioukalani tried to restore the authority of the monarchy?
the sugar planters in Hawaii forced her to give up power in the throne
A type of sensational, biased, and often false reporting for the sake of attracting readers
Yellow journalism
How did yellow journalism convince Americans to support the Cubans in the revolution against Spain?
Convinced Americans by exaggerating and making up stories against Spain and making them look really bad
What event caused President McKinley to ask Congress for a declaration of war against Spain?
The explosion of the Maine (no one knows who did it for sure but Americans blame the Spanish)
What difficult choice did Americans base regarding the Philippines after the Spanish American war?
Whether to annex the Philippines or let it become a free country. Some Americans thought it was their duty to help other countries, while others wanted to annex it because they’re a great economic benefits such as a another pacific naval base, a stop on the way to China, and an increase in the markets.
An amendment added to Cuba’s new constitution because of their freedom
The Platt amendment
What effect did the Platt amendment have in Cuban independence?
Even though Cuba was a free country America still was mainly in control of its economic and government affairs
What strategies did the US military take in the Philippines to fight the rebellion against American forces?
Establishing re-concentration camps and trying to win over the Philip beans by improving education transportation and healthcare
A policy that allowed each foreign nation in China to trade fairly in the other nations spheres of influence
The open door policy
Why did some Chinese citizens rebel during the boxer rebellion?
They believed Chinese Christian converts were corrupting Chinese society
What actions did the Chinese citizens take in the rebellion during the boxer rebellion?
To check foreign embassies in Peking in Tientsin and killing more than 200 foreigners in Christian missionaries
What are two foreign policy achievements mean under President Roosevelt?
- Panama Canal - when Roosevelt use the big stick policy to win panamas freedom from Colombia in order to build a canal
- The Roosevelt corollary - in addition to the Monroe doctrine stating that the US would intervene in Latin American affairs to maintain economic and political stability
How is President William Howard Taft’s foreign policy different from President Roosevelts?
Taft‘s foreign policy was different because he plays less emphasis on military force in more on economic development. Taft believe that supporting the Latin American industry would increase trade and profits for American businesses and would lift Latin America countries out of poverty and social disorder, also known as the dollar diplomacy.
