Imperialism

Question 1

Imperialism-

Answer 1

When a powerful country takes control of other countries or regions to expand its territory and influence.

Question 2

How we got Alaska

Answer 2

-Sec of State- William Seward
-Purchased from Russia for $7.2 million in 1867 - Sewards Folly
-Keep Europe out of N.America
-They found Oil, Timber, Furs, and gold in Alaska

Question 3

How we got Hawaii

Answer 3

-8 large islands
-Archipelago- chain of islands
-American interest=Sugar cane plantations
-Officially annexed in 1898 (Basically stolen)

Question 4

What caused a war with Spain?

Answer 4

-1898- Spain controlled
-Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines wanted independence from Spain
-Reports of Spanish cruelty
-The U.S. had $ and trade interests there

Question 5

The Spark of the War

Answer 5

-U.S.S Maine sent to Cuba to “monitor the situation” in Havana Harbor
-February 15, 1898–Maine Explodes
-What caused the explosion? U.S. immediately blames Spain
-Starting of Spanish-American War

Question 6

Ruling New Lands

Answer 6

-Cuba given independence -Platt Amendment
-U.S. is allowed to intervene in Cuba anytime
..Foraker Act
-Puerto Rico has limited say in their govt.
-Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens at birth
…Filipino people did NOT want the U.S. to stay in the Philippines-war in 1899

Question 7

What three areas make up Latin America?

Answer 7

Central America, South America, and Columbia

Question 8

Canal-

Answer 8

A man-made river connected to a body of water.