imperialism (what i actually need) Flashcards
What is Imperialism?
The economic, political, or military control of a weaker country by a stronger one.
4 world powers at the time
France, Germany, Great Britain, Russia
2 independent African nations
Liberia + Ethiopia
2 Facts Liberia
never colonized, created by US and UK
Sanford B Dole
Convinced US government to take over Hawaii
Involved with new government in Hawaii
John Hay 2 facts
wrote open door notes (asked for trading privileges from Imperialist countries)
Called Spanish-American war the “splendid little war”
William taft 2 facts
Used dollar diplomacy
Albert J Beveridge 2 facts
believed advanced civilizations had a duty to better others
we must expand to help those who are lesser
George dewey 2 facts
in charge of US Pacific fleet in Phillipines
hears abt USS Maine ship immploding and attacks Spain starting Spanish-American war
Banana republic - define and example
a central American country that depends on fruit exports + the US for protection
EX: Costa Rica
Gunboat Diplomacy - what was it + who used it
use of armed forces and threat to sway foreign affairs
Teddy Roosevelt
Dollar Diplomacy - what was it + who used it
use of economic power to sway foreign affairs
Taft