Imperialism Flashcards
Imperialism is the acquisition of colonies for the ___________ of _________.
Purpose of exploitation
What is imperialism?
The acquisition of colonies for the purpose of exploitation.
The reasons for imperialism were ( Big Test Question)
- ) raw materials
- ) markets for exports
- ) humanitarianism
- ) Mahanism (navalism)
- ) Security zone
- ) Social Darwinism
- ) Status
The reason for imperialism were raw ___________ , markets for_______ ,humanitarianism, ______________, security ____________, Social ____________, and ___________
Raw materials, markets for exports, humanitarianism, Mahnism, security zone, social Darwinism, and status
The U.S. Journey into overseas expansion lasted from ______ to _____
1894 to 1914
The U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia in ________ , though it was nicknamed __________ _________ at the time.
1867
Seward’s Folly
President Cleveland halted an American takeover by the sugar interests in Hawaii in _______, claiming it was?
1890
It was out of spirit with America’s non-interventionist tradition.
During economic expansionism?
Companies began building factories overseas, need to export goods to balance foreign debt, and while most goods went to Europe and Canada, non-western markets were seen as important for future growth.
Captain Manhan’s the influence of seapower upon history (1890) argued that control of
The seas was key to become an international power.
In 1890 funding for three battleships was approved in development of _______ _________.
Two-ocean navy.
The U.S. challenged Britain during a border dispute between Venezuela and British Guiana, promising?
It would use force to protect its interests.
In the sources of imperialist ideology belief in the inherent superiority of the Anglo-Saxon race and the thought that with privilege comes________.
Responsibility
A new manifest destiny strain developed suggesting that?
Every nation should be English in language, religion, and customs.
Turner thesis suggested that as the American frontier closed?
Interests would turn outward to foreign frontiers.
Following the Spanish-American War the U.S. did not want to return the ___________ to _________ rule, have complete U.S. ________ _______, or let the Filipinos _________ ________.
Return the Philippines to Spanish rule, have complete U.S. colonial rule, or let the Filipinos govern themselves.
The treaty of Paris provided the U.S. pay __________ million dollars for the Philippines. Though anti-imperialist argued that the U.S. Should not __________ and ___________ _______ people.
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Conquer and subjugate alien people
A war between U.S. soldiers and Filipino insurgents broke out from ______ to _______, leading to the U.S. using ________ __________ to control rebels.
From 1899-1902
Using concentration camps to control rebels
In _________ the Jones Act committed the U.S. To _______ ________ _________. This did not occur until after the Japanese surrendered in __________.
1916
Granting Philippine independence
1945
Teddy Roosevelt motto is?
Speak softly and carry a big stick
The Roosevelt Corollary to Monroe Doctrine Unrestricted American right to?
Determine Caribbean affairs.
During the Open Door Policy in Asia, in 1890 Secretary of State Hay sent European powers the Open Door note, claiming?
The U.S. Had the right to equal trade in China.
During the Boxer Rebellion the U.S. Joined European powers in resisting the?
Chinese Boxer’s attack on foreign embassies in Peking.
President Taft used the _____ _________ to counter _______ power in ______.
Dollar diplomacy
Japanese
Chinese
When the _______ __________ of 1911 overthrew the _______ ________, the U.S. Supported the nationalists and entered a rivalry with _______.
Chinese Revolution
Manchu Dynasty
Japan
