Everyrhing Flashcards
What was the cause of the Spanish-Ame
United States had a long interest in Cuba and when diplomats recommended to Pres. Franklin Pierce of the United States by Canada from Spain responded by saying that they would rather see Cuba sunk in the ocean
Why did the Queen of Hawaii take over
Her brother died in 1891 (king)
Why did American sympathies go out to Cuban people
The Cubans rebelled against Spain between 18 6016
What were the split public opinions about the second war for independence in Spain
Many business people wanted the government to support Spain in order to protect their investments other Americans however were in fusee ask about the rubble cause
What were two causes of the Spanish American war
The letter sent by the Spanish minister to the United States was stolen and give into a newspaper which greatly embarrassed the Spanish government and insulted the American president
Explosion of the USS Maine which yellow journalism made the US believe that the Spanish blown up the ship
Why was Puerto Rico important land for the US
It is important for maintaining US presence in the Caribbean and for protecting your feet your canal that American leaders wanted to build across the Isthmus and Panama
What is the Foraker act
I need military rule and set up a civil government
How did the American soldiers begin to take over Cuba after installing it’s freedom
Under American occupation the same officials who had servedSpain remain in office. American military government also provided food and clothing for thousands of families, helped farmers put land back in cultivations, and organized elementary schools
What were the provisions of the Platt amendment
Cuba could not make treaties that might limit it’s independence or permit a foreign power to control any part of it
United States reserve the right to intervene in Cuba
Cable is not to go into debt that it’s government could not repay
The United States could buy or lease the land on the island for naval stations and refueling stations
What is a Protectorate
A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power
What would be the benefits of building a canal cutting across Central America
It would greatly reduce travel time for commercial and military ships by providing a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
What were some difficulties that builders faced by constructing the Panama Canal
Boulder spot diseases such as yellow fever and malaria and softball Canix well that difficult to remove from where it lay
Or the builders of the Panama Canal
Some had come from Italy and Spain three quarters were black from the British west Indies
Where are US Latin American relations damaged by the building of the canal
Because the Americans supported the rebellion in Panama
How did financial factors draw the United States further into Latin American affairs
In the late 19 century many Latin American nations had borrowed huge sums from the European banks to build railroads and development industries. Roosevelt feared that if these nations defaulted on their loans Europeans might intervene
What was the Monro doctrine
The Monro doctrine demanded that European countries stay out of the affairs of Latin American nations. In affect the corollary said that the United States would now use force to protect its economic interest in Latin America
What was the dollar diplomacy
The Taft administration follow the policy of using the US government to guarantee loans made to foreign countries by American business people
How is nationalism a cause of World War I
Nationalism lead to competitive and antagonistic rivalries among nations in this atmosphere a competition many fear Germany’s growing power in Europe
Many groups look to larger nations for protection. Russia regarded itself as the protector of Europe’s Slavic people. Among the Slavic people with the Serbs. The Serbs lived under the rule of Austria-Hungary and as a result Russia and Austria hungry arrivals for influence over Serbia
How was imperialism a cause of World War I
European nations had been building empires all extending their economic and political control over various peoples of the world. As Germany industrialize it competed with France and Britain in the contest for colonies
How was military is him a cause of World War I
The growth of nationalism imperialism lead to increased military spending which led to increased competition for the best and strongest Armed Forces
British and German shipyards competed to build the largest battleships and destroyers. France Italy Japan and the United States quickly joined the Naval arms race
How did the alliance system become a cause of World War I
The allies consisted of France Britain and Russia
The Central Powers consisting of Germany Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire
What was The boat Lusitania
After the Germans had to clear that they would sink any and all ships found on waters around Britton they sunk the British liner Lusitania which despite Sturman needs explanation angered Americans with Germany because of the loss of life. American public opinion turned against Germany and the Central Powers
What was the Zimmerman note
Telegram from the German Foreign Minister to the German ambassador in Mexico that was intercepted by British agents. The telegram propose an alliance between Mexico and Germany and promised that if a war with United States broke out, Germany would support Mexico and recovering lost territory in Texas New Mexico and Arizona
How did events in Russia remove the last significant obstacle to direct US involvement in the war
The oppressive Russian monarchy was replaced with a representative government. Now supporters of American entry into the war could claim that this was a war of democracies against brutal monarchies
