Unit 4: L6

Question 1

Policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories. For America, there was a desire for military strength, a thirst for new economic markets, and a belief in cultural superiority.

Answer 1

IMPERIALISM

Question 2

Book written by Alfred Thayer Mahan – an influential imperialist thinker. Pushed for a strong naval fleet, a canal through Panama, colonies in the Pacific and Caribbean to serve as naval bases, and greater trade with East Asia.

Answer 2

INFLULENCE OF SEA POWER ON HISTORY

Question 3

Also called yellow journalism. Technique for selling more newspapers by sensationalizing and exaggerating news events to lure and enrage readers.

Answer 3

YELLOW PRESS

Question 4

War brought about by a desire to help Cuban rebels gain independence from Spain, preserve American economic interests, and yellow journalism. Ends after 4 months with the Treaty of Paris -Spain frees Cuba, gives Guam and Puerto Rico to U.S., and sells the Philippines to the U.S.

Answer 4

SPANISH AMERICAN WAR

Question 5

Amendment to the war resolution that authorized the Spanish-American war. Ensured that the U.S. would not annex Cuba after the war.

Answer 5

TELLER AMENDMENT

Question 6

Cuban immigrants in Florida supported the Cuban revolutionaries. As war grew more certain, the industrialist Henry Plant pushed for troops to be based out of Tampa. Army headquarters were established in his Tampa Bay Hotel and camps were set up around Tampa.

Answer 6

FLORIDA’S ROLE IN THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR

Question 7

Americans who opposed imperialism. Some believed it was immoral and went against the basic values of democracy. Some feared economic consequences – cheap labor leading to lower wages. Some feared conflict with other imperial powers.

Answer 7

ANTI-IMPERIALISTS

Question 8

Provisions the U.S. required the Cubans to adopt into their new constitution before we would remove U.S. troops after the SpanishAmerican War. They stated that Cuba could not sign treaties limiting its independence, Cuba could not go into a debt it could not pay, the U.S. reserved the right to intervene, and the US could buy or lease land on the island for naval and refueling stations.

Answer 8

PLATT AMENDMENT

Question 9

Created by U.S. Secretary of State Hay in 1899 when he sent letters to other imperialist nations proposing equal trading rights for all nations throughout China. After the Boxer Rebellion, Hay announced the U.S. would oppose any attempts to divide up China.
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Answer 9

OPEN DOOR POLICY

Question 10

Peace treaty negotiated by President Theodore Roosevelt between Russia and Japan. Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.

Answer 10

TREATY OF PORTSMOUTH

Question 11

Canal 40 miles long across the Isthmus of Panama built by the United States (19041914) – created a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Construction was difficult – cut through hills and jungle; mosquitos carrying malaria and yellow fever required draining of swamps; had to rebuild the railway to transport construction equipment.

Answer 11

PANAMA CANAL

Question 12

Roosevelt’s foreign policy based on a proverb that said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” It is the idea of negotiating peacefully, while simultaneously threatening with the military.

Answer 12

BIG STICK POLICY

Question 13

Added to the Monroe doctrine, basically saying that the U.S. would now use force to protect its economic interests. Deeply resented by most Latin Americans.

Answer 13

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