History test Jan.30 2025 Flashcards
Roosevelt Corollary
Foreign policy in 1905 that established America as the protector of the Americas and threatened European empires to stay out of the Western Hemisphere or face America’s military power.
Annexation
The act of forcibly taking control/absorbing another country or territory.
Imperialism
The expansion of an empire, through territorial conquests without permission, usually by force; extending laws, culture, and political power.
Monroe Doctrine
Foreign policy in 1823 that warned European empires to stay out of the Western Hemisphere and cease colonization in the Americas - considered a weak threat.
territory
An area, region, or piece of land under the control by a country or ruler
Isolationism
The foreign policy of staying OUT of global affairs. Staying uninvolved in foreign entanglements such as treaties and alliances
Yellow Journalism
Sensational, exaggerated, exciting new stories that focuses on catching readers’ attention rather than accurate and truthful facts.
protectorate
A country that maintains its independence but it influenced and protected by a more powerful country
Commodore
Matthew C. Perry
US Navy commander who played a leading role in opening a trade relationship with Japan in 1854.
General
Valeriano Weyler
Spanish military leader accused of human rights violations and atrocities against the Cuban people. Officer during the Spanish-American War.
William
Seward
US Secretary of State who negotiated the purchase of Alaska in 1867. Criticized in the press “Seward’s Folly” & “Seward’s Icebox.”
Theodore
Roosevelt
Former US Navy secretary, who transfers to the Army during the Spanish-American War. Leader of the Rough Riders & hero at the Battle of San Juan Hill
William
McKinley
25th President of the United States, who declared war on Spain after the explosion of the USS Maine in Cuba.
Admiral
George Dewey
US Navy commander who led the successful Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War
J. Pulitzer
&
W. R. Hearst
Competing newspaper publishers who battled for readers during the war using yellow journalism tactics.
How did America acquire Hawaii?
We threatened Hawaii that either they would give it to us or we would take it. We wanted the land so we did not have to pay for the taxes to receiving sugar.
Explain Roosevelt’s “Big Stick Diplomacy” (Consider the phrase “Speak softly and carry a big stick”
Teddy was a police officer and when he went to negotiate he would bring a big stick so everyone would use force if needed.
What was Seward’s Folly? Why was it considered a mistake?
The Seward’s Folly was the treaty to buy Alaska. People thought this was a mistake because everyone thought Alaska was a useless block of ice.
What impact did the Panama Canal have on America’s empire?
When boats had to travel from california instead of going the 6 month journey around the entire continent of South America people handmade the Panama Canal so it was a quicker journey.
What were the four major causes of the Spanish-American War?
American Business interests
American Support of Cuban rebels
Yellow Journalism
U.S.S. Maine
What territories did America win from Spain after the war?
Cuba,Puerto Rico,Guam,Philippines
