H. History Study Guide ch.19 Flashcards
How many Americans were killed in the Spanish American War? What killed more of them that combat?
2,446 Americans, disease killed more of them then combat
Who were the rough riders? Who was their leader?
Men recruited by T.R who could ride horses and shoot rifles (Many were cowboys)
Their leader was Theodore Roosevelt
What is “yellow journalism” and how it contributed to the start of the war
They were exaggerated news reports that sere sensationalized and poorly researched.
The citizens pressured McKinley to go to war.
Which two men were known for their participation in “yellow journalism”
Joseph Pulitzer & William Randolph Hearst
Explain the idea of Manifest Destiny in regards to the U.S.
Promoted the idea that the nation had a sacred obligation to expand and grow its territory.
Communist dictator who eventually took over Cuba
Fidel Castro
What did the Roosevelt Corollary add to the Monroe Doctrine
Gave the U.S. the right to be a “police power” in the western Hemisphere
Define Diplomacy
Work of maintaining good relations between the governments of different countries
What is the difference between “Big Stick”, Dollar and Moral diplomacy, Which president used each?
Theodore Roosevelt: “Big Stick”, relied on American military to persuade foreign countries to act properly
William Howard Taft: Dollar Diplomacy, used money to help foreign nations, if they do not listen the U,S. will with draw
Woodrow Wilson: Moral Diplomacy, used negotiations rather then threats and still maintains peace
To provide food and health care to the hungry and sick
Humanitarianism
Taking advantage of the poverty and ignorance of the native people to keep benefiting the mother country
Exploitation
Minding the country’s own business and staying out of world politics
Isolationism
What is imperialism
Extending a way of life on other people to gain wealth or power
List 2 reasons people support imperialism and 2 reasons people are against it
People supported imperialism because it brought wealth, fame and power to the U.S.
They also support imperialism because it gives the U.S. the chance to extend their markets into foreign nations
A reason why people are against imperialisms is because they feel kike it’s taking an unfair advantage
Also because the particular country does not have freedom
