Lesson 6.1, 6.2, test. Flashcards
Q: During which century did Europeans compete for empires?
A: 19th Century.
What portion of the world’s land and people were under British Colonies?
A: ¼.
Q: Name three factors for expansion.
A: 1) Endless economic opportunities
2) Political and Naval competition
3) Racial/cultural superiority/Social Darwinism.
Q: What were Alfred T. Mahan’s key beliefs about imperialism?
A: 1) Colonies were essential for the military.
2) Strong navy and key naval posts.
3) Build a canal through Panama.
Q: What were some causes of imperialism?
A: Economic gain
Militarism
Nationalism
Social Darwinism.
Q: From which country did the US acquire Alaska and for how much?
A: From Russia for 7.2 million.
Q: Why was Hawaii considered an important location?
It was an important midpoint for Asia.
Q: In 1900, what was the ratio of foreigners to native Hawaiians?
A: 3:1.
Q: What happened in Hawaii in 1887?
A: American Planters forced King Kalakaua to amend the Hawaiian Constitution.
Q: Who was Sanford Dole related to in the business world?
A: His brother founded the Dole Pineapple company.
Q: What position did Sanford B. Dole take after Queen Liliuokalani?
A: President of the Republic of Hawaii and later Governor of the new Territory of Hawaii.
Q: Name two factors that contributed to Queen Liliuokalani’s overthrow in 1893.
A: 1) The Queen tried to amend the constitution.
2) McKinley Tariff Act.
Q: Who ordered the release and restoration of Queen Liliuokalani?
A: Cleveland.
Q: What was Cleveland’s compromise regarding Hawaii?
A: Cleveland recognized the Republic but not annexation.
Q: Who annexed Hawaii and when?
A: William McKinley/Congress on 8/12/1898.
Q: Who was the President of the “Republic of Hawaii” during its annexation?
A: Sanford B. Dole.
Q: What changed in Hawaii after the Hawaiian Organic Act of 1900?
A permanent territorial government was established led by a governor.
Q: Who was leading the Austrian Army against Napoleon in 1805?
A: Francis II, the Holy Roman Emperor.
Q: Why did Francis II create the title of Emperor of Austria?
A: In response to Napoleon declaring himself the Emperor of France.
Q: How did the Holy Roman Empire differ from the Austrian Empire?
A: The Holy Roman Empire consisted of hundreds of mostly German-speaking states
Austrian Empire was a more centralized
Q: Which major event in 1806 significantly changed the landscape of the German-speaking region?
A: The dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire.
Q: What was the Confederation of the Rhine?
A: A French puppet state
comprised of former Holy Roman Empire states, excluding notably Prussia and Austria.
Q: In the 19th century, what was the term “German” primarily used to indicate?
A: People who spoke the German language.
Q: Who was Klemens von Metternich?
A: An influential Austrian diplomat responsible for many decisions at the Congress of Vienna.
Q: What was the Zollverein?
A: A customs and trading union formed by Prussia to ease commerce between German States.
Q: How did Otto von Bismarck intend to restructure the German political landscape?
A: unifying the northern German States
eliminating Austria from the German Confederation
enhancing the standing of the Prussian King.
Q: Which new weapon gave the Prussian troops an advantage during the war against Austria?
A: The needle gun.
Q: How did Bismarck manipulate a telegram to provoke France?
A: He edited the telegram to make it appear as though Wilhelm I had rudely dismissed the French ambassador, inciting tensions.
Q: What significant event took place on January 18th, 1871?
A: The declaration of the creation of the German Empire with Wilhelm I as its emperor.
Q: What was the Kulturkampf?
A: The conflict between the German government and the Catholic Church, wherein Bismarck aimed to suppress the church’s influence.
Q: Why did Britain become concerned with Germany in the early 20th century?
A: Due to Germany’s major naval build-up threatening Britain’s naval dominance.
Q: What ultimately led to the rise of the Nazi Party?
A: The conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War
Q: In 1893, what did the Queen of Hawaii try to amend in the constitution?
A: She tried to amend the constitution to allow all citizens to vote regardless of land ownership.
Q: What did the McKinley Tariff Act imply for territorial status?
A: Territorial status voids the tax.
Q: Who cooperated on behalf of the planters leading to the Queen’s overthrow?
A: Ambassador John L. Stevens.
Q: Who was the royal advisor that betrayed Queen Lil?
A: Sanford Dole.
Q: Who ordered Queen Lil’s release and restoration?
A: Cleveland.
Q: What was Cleveland’s compromise regarding Hawaii?
A: He recognized the Republic but not annexation.
Q: Who annexed Hawaii to the U.S. on 8/12/1898?
A: William McKinley and Congress.
Q: Which territories were a part of the Spanish Empire?
A: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Philippines, and Guam.
Q: Why did America have significant interest in Cuba?
A: They had large investments in plantations and businesses in Cuba.
Q: Who led a guerilla campaign against the Spanish in 1895 in Cuba?
A: Jose Marti.
Q: What strategy did Marti employ to engage Americans?
A: He destroyed plantations.
Q: How did Spain respond to the guerilla campaign?
A: With General Valeriano Weyler and concentration camps.
Q: What role did Yellow Journalism play in the situation?
A: It provoked the situation further.
Q: Name the two American press moguls behind Yellow Journalism
A: William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer.
Q: In what year did the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine occur?
A: 1898.
Q: Who assisted the U.S. in fighting the Spanish in the Philippines?
A: Emilio Aguinaldo.
Q: When did Spain surrender to the U.S.?
A: August 1898.
Q: Which American Calvary group was instrumental in the Caribbean during the war?
A: The Rough Riders.
Q: What treaty ended the Spanish-American War?
A: The Treaty of Paris of 1898.
Q: How did John Hay describe the war?
A: A “Splendid Little War.”
Q: How many American men were lost in battle during the war?
A: Approximately 380 men.
Q: As per the conditions of surrender, which territories were ceded to the U.S.?
A: Cuba became independent but under the Platt Amendment as a protectorate, Guam and Puerto Rico were ceded to the U.S., and the Philippines was annexed for $20 million.
Q: What was the significance of the war for the United States’ global status?
A: The United States became an empire.
Q: What is the main topic of Lesson 3/Section 3?
A: Acquiring New Lands.
Q: In which territory was the U.S. heavily involved post-war?
A: Puerto Rico.
