Unit 4: Imperialism Flashcards
What was the Monroe doctrine
The main principle of U.S foreign policy, it declared that we are neutral in European wars and warned other nations not to interfere with the Western Hemisphere
Why did imperialism grow? (4)
Economic factors, nationalistic factors, military factors, humanitarian factors
What was the economic factor?
The growth of industry created a need for more natural resources such as rubber and petroleum, we needed new markets
What was the nationalistic factor
There was competition among European nations for a large empire which was based on nationalism
What is nationalism
Devotion to ones nation to the extent of believe that their country’s ideals were superior to the ideals of other countries.
What was the military factor
Advances in military technology– European armies were far superior to those of Africa and Asia
What was the humanitarian factor
The duty to spread the blessings of western civilizations, including law, medicine, and Christianity
What are the arguments for the U. S expansion
Promoting economic growth, protect American security, preserve American spirit
What did our nation’s economic future rest on according to the arguments for the expansion
A strong, powerful navy to protect our markets from foreign rivals
Why was preserving American spirit an argument for the expansion?
Since they could not travel any farther west, they did not want to lose their “pioneer spirit”
What were the arguments against the expansion
Moral/political, racism, economic
Why did they call the expansion without moral?
Rejection of Liberty for all, people of territories should enjoy the same rights as those living in states
What is racism
The belief that differences in character or intelligence are due to ones race
Why was the economy also an argument against the expansion
They believed that expanded would cost more that they would gain
Who were some notable anti-imperialists
Mark Twain, Jane Addams, Samuel Gompers
What was the Spanish American war?
Spain “attacked” the USS Maine which was there only to protect American citizens, a short war in which we won, with 2 fronts (Cuba and Philippines–surprise), in 9 weeks
What did the treaty of Paris say
Cuba is independent, us gets Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam
Define imperialism
Stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations politically, economically, culturally, militarily
Who were the rough riders
A group led by Roosevelt which was made up of a volunteer cavalry
What happened to Cuba after the treaty of Paris
They established a us military gov to stabilize economy and organize a school system which developed a cure for yellow fever and helped protect American business interests
Why did Cubans feel betrayed
Because they wanted independence, not acceptance into a new country, so the U. S allows them to write a constitution
What was the platt amendment and what did it say?
America would remove their troops only if the Cuban gov did not enter into any foreign agreements, the U. S could establish naval bases as needed in Cuba, and the U. S has the right to intervene anytime necessary— cuba agrees: amendment ends in 1934
Was Roosevelt a big supporter of the canal and why or why not?
Yes, because it would make shipping and moving fleets of naval ships from the Atlantic to the pacific
What was roosevelts famous quote?
“Speak softly and carry a big stick; you’ll go far”
What does the big stick represent
The navy
What is the Roosevelt corollary
An extension of the Monroe doctrine that says we will only intervene to stabilize peace in the Western Hemisphere, not to acquire new lands. “International police power”
Where did Roosevelt first use his corollary?
When the Dominican Republic went bankrupt
Did Roosevelt intervene in Latin America commonly?
Yes
