Unit 4 - USA's Rise to Power Flashcards
When did the USA declare independence from Britain?
1776.
When was the USA recognized as an independent nation?
1783.
Where is America’s ‘frontier’ in the 1800s?
Their western border towards the Pacific ocean.
When does the US Census Bureau declare the frontier ‘closed’?
1890.
What connects the large American land?
Railways.
Why does the USA start to shift away from isolationism?
Rise of jingoism.
National pride and a greater concern for overseas matters.
When is the Columbian Exhibition?
1893.
What happened in 1893?
Economic depression.
Lots of unemployment.
How does the rapid growth of cities in America affect internal development?
Creates slums and unique social problems.
What threatens the USA’s developments externally?
The emergence of Japan and Germany as empires.
Aggressive European imperialism.
Why might the USA pursue an aggressive foreign policy?
To help deal with ‘embarrassing’ things at home.
What is a psychic crisis?
A crisis caused for an individual by
outside events, which he or she is
unable to come to terms with.
What is the USA’s production development by 1890?
Large agricultural production.
Large industrial production.
What are America’s traditional markets?
South America.
Domestic.
Where does America want to open new markets?
China.
Europe.
How does the USA want to safeguard against drastic fluctuations in their markets?
Create more markets for more stability.
When was THE INFLUENCE OF SEA POWER UPON HISTORY published?
1890.
How did THE INFLUENCE OF SEA POWER UPON HISTORY affect the USA’s attitude towards its foreign policy?
Argues that the USA needs a large military navy and merchant navy and to expand its influence.
Between 1898 and 1913, how much does the US Fleet expand?
11-36 ships.
How does the USA’s increase in Naval development affect the country’s development?
Major world trading power.
National wealth doubles between 1900 and 1912.
National investments grow by a lot.
Who colonized Cuba?
Spain.
How long was Cuba a colony of Spain?
Roughly 400 years.
How many times had Cuba already tried to gain its independence from Spain in the 1800s?
Twice.
The 10 Years War: 1868-78
The Little War: 1879-80
When was the Free Trade Treaty between the USA and Cuba?
1890.
What does the USA introduce in 1894 that Cuba is not happy about?
Tariffs on Cuban sugar.
Who is Jose Marti?
Cuban revolutionist who uses the political unrest and dissatisfaction to stir up a revolt against Spain.