Imperialism and America Flashcards
The hawaiian queen who was forced out of power
Queen Liliuokalani
Imperialism
Prace of strong countries taking economics, political, and military power over weaker countries
American imperialist and admiral who urged the United States to build up its navy and take colonies overseas
Alfred Mahan
William Seward
Secretary of state under president Lincoln and Johnson
Pearl Harbor
Naval port in Hawaii
American businessman who became president of the new government of Hawaii after the queen was pushed out
Sanford Dole
Political Activist who worked for Cuban independence
Jose Marti
Reporting in newspaper and magazines that exaggerates the news in order to make it more exciting
Yellow Journalism
Fighting unit led by Theodore Roosevelt in Cuba
Rough rider
Treaty of Paris
The treaty that ended the Spanish -American War
Provisions in the cuban constitution that gave the United States broad rights in that country
Platt Amendment
A country that is partly controlled by another, stronger country
Protectorate
Emilio Aguinaldo
Filipino rebel leader
Message sent by John Hay to other countries to protect U.S trading rights in China
Open Door notes
Chinese rebellion against Western influence, 1900
Boxer Rebellion
Roosevelt’s 1904 extension of the Monroe Doctrine, stated that the United States has the right to protect its economic interests in South and Central America by using military force.
Roosevelt Corollary
Franciso Pancho Villa
Mexican Revolutionary
Emiliano Zapata
Mexican Rebel
What were three reasons Americans supported imperialism?
- desire for military strength,
- thirst for new markets
- a belief in the superiority of American culture.
How did Hawaiians lose control of their islands?
The Hawaiian islands were officially annexed by the United States 1989
How did Cuba’s two wars for independence affect American business interests?
U.S. was main market for sugar and tariff on sugar was imposed
What two events led Americans to call for war against Spain?
- The publication of letter that insulted American president
- U.S.S. Maine was exploded
What 3 territories did U.S. get from war with Spain?
Puerto rico, Guam and Philippine.
What did the United States do to protect business interests in Cuba?
add the Platt Amendment
Why did Aguinaldo feel betrayed by the United States?
U.S. had promised independence for Philippines
Why did Secretary of State John Hay issue the Open Door notes?
to foreign powers involved in China
What are two ways Roosevelt used U.S power in other countries
- Rokered an agreement for an American-led canal through Panama, expanded American influence in Cuba.
- Negotiated a peace treaty between Russia and Japan