Imperialism(Unit 6) Flashcards
Imperialism
The policy of establishing colonies and building empires
Nationalism
A belief that one’s nations goals are superior to those of other nations
Humanitarianism
Spreads western ideas of Christianity
It was their duty to spread the blessings of western civilization across the globe
Militarism
Growing navies need new naval bases world wide
William McKinley
Starts US imperialism
Spheres of influence
Limited trade between US and China
China was divided into different territories owned each by a different country
Open door policy
This policy allowed all trading nations to have equal access to China
William Randolph Hurst
Owner of the New York Journal
Joseph Pulitzer
Owner of the NY world
Yellow journalism
In competition for readers the NY newspapers wrote exaggerated claims about the Cuban Civil War
Delome Letter
Delome, Spanish ambassador, sends a letter to Spain calling McKinley weak
Teller amendment
US leaves control of Cuba to people
Platt amendment
Replaced teller amendment
Gives US control of Cuban affairs
Treaty of Paris
Cuba is independent but US keeps naval base
US gains Philippines Puerto Rico and Guam
Big stick diplomacy
Rule everything with a big stick (force)
