Lesson 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Explain how Siam was able to remain independent as its southeast Asian neighbors were dominated by European powers
A
Modernization — king accepted unequal treaties
2
Q
Describe how the United States dealt with the Philippines after the Spanish American war
A
Made peace settlement w Spain placing the Philippines under American control — 20 million dollars
3
Q
Describe the US annexation of Hawaii
A
American sugar growers overthrew Hawaiian queen and asked United States to annex Hawaii — which it did
