Unit 4: Imperialism Flashcards
An extension to the Monroe Doctrine
Roosevelt Corollary
Using exaggerated or false stories; anything sensational to sell papers
Yellow journalism
Devotion to one’s nation and the belief that their ideals and goals are superior to those of other nations
Nationalism
What were some reasons for wanting U.S. expansion?
- promote economic growth
- protect American security
- preserving American spirit
What were some reasons against U.S. expansion?
- moral and political
- racism
- economic
What was economic growth important?
there was an overproduction of goods in U.S. and they needed new markets
What did many favor under the protection of American security?
A strong naval presence
Why did the nations economic future depend on having a powerful navy?
To protect markets from foreign rivals
In 1900, U.S. had one of the most powerful ___________ in the world.
navies
What did they want to do in order to preserve American sprit?
- close the Western frontier
- restore the nation’s “pioneer” spirit
- social darwinism=nation’s destiny and noble pursuit
What were the moral and political reasons against U.S. expansion?
- rejection of “Liberty for all”
- people of territories should be entitled to the same rights guaranteed by the Constitution
- no group or people’s should be forced to wait to enjoy liberty
Many believed that _______________ heritage were superior to other races.
Anglo-Saxon
T of F
People believed that U.S. expansion costs too much.
T
What else did many believe would be too expensive?
Maintaining necessary military forces were too expensive for tax payers
The “duty” to spread American democracy and culture
Manifest Destiny
The Treaty of Paris was signed with ____________ in December 1898.
Spain
What was recognized in the Treaty of Paris?
Cuban Independence
In the Treaty of Paris, U.S. was given what three countries?
Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam
What did the Platt Amendment state?
- Cuban government could not enter in any foreign agreements
- U.S. could establish naval bases as needed on island
- U.S. has right to intervene anytime necessary
Who was a big supporter of the Panama Canal?
Roosevelt
Roosevelt helped to organize Panamanians to revolt against _____________ who controlled Panama at the time.
Columbia
In exchange for aiding Panama in its fight for independence, the U.S. would gain _____________________.
A permanent grant
The Panama Canal connected the _______________ and _______________ oceans.
Atlantic, Pacific
The Panama Canal made what easier/cheaper?
Global shipping
The Panama Canal allowed the U.S. Navy to what?
Move quickly from one ocean to another, in a time of war
Roosevelt’s Big Stick Diplomacy had an aggressive ___________________.
foreign policy
What did the “big stick” stand for?
U.S. Navy
Who said “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you’ll go far”?
Roosevelt
Stronger nations attempt to create empires economically, politically, by dominating weaker nations culturally, or militarily
Imperialism
