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Unit 4 - USA's Rise to Power Flashcards

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When did the USA declare independence from Britain?

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1776.

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When was the USA recognized as an independent nation?

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1783.

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Where is America’s ‘frontier’ in the 1800s?

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Their western border towards the Pacific ocean.

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When does the US Census Bureau declare the frontier ‘closed’?

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1890.

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What connects the large American land?

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Railways.

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Why does the USA start to shift away from isolationism?

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Rise of jingoism.
National pride and a greater concern for overseas matters.

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When is the Columbian Exhibition?

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1893.

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What happened in 1893?

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Economic depression.
Lots of unemployment.

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9
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How does the rapid growth of cities in America affect internal development?

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Creates slums and unique social problems.

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What threatens the USA’s developments externally?

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The emergence of Japan and Germany as empires.
Aggressive European imperialism.

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Why might the USA pursue an aggressive foreign policy?

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To help deal with ‘embarrassing’ things at home.

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12
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What is a psychic crisis?

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A crisis caused for an individual by
outside events, which he or she is
unable to come to terms with.

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What is the USA’s production development by 1890?

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Large agricultural production.
Large industrial production.

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14
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What are America’s traditional markets?

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South America.
Domestic.

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Where does America want to open new markets?

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China.
Europe.

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16
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How does the USA want to safeguard against drastic fluctuations in their markets?

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Create more markets for more stability.

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17
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When was THE INFLUENCE OF SEA POWER UPON HISTORY published?

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1890.

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How did THE INFLUENCE OF SEA POWER UPON HISTORY affect the USA’s attitude towards its foreign policy?

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Argues that the USA needs a large military navy and merchant navy and to expand its influence.

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19
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Between 1898 and 1913, how much does the US Fleet expand?

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11-36 ships.

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How does the USA’s increase in Naval development affect the country’s development?

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Major world trading power.
National wealth doubles between 1900 and 1912.
National investments grow by a lot.

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21
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Who colonized Cuba?

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Spain.

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22
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How long was Cuba a colony of Spain?

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Roughly 400 years.

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How many times had Cuba already tried to gain its independence from Spain in the 1800s?

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Twice.
The 10 Years War: 1868-78
The Little War: 1879-80

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When was the Free Trade Treaty between the USA and Cuba?

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1890.

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What does the USA introduce in 1894 that Cuba is not happy about?

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Tariffs on Cuban sugar.

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Who is Jose Marti?

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Cuban revolutionist who uses the political unrest and dissatisfaction to stir up a revolt against Spain.

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What are the two primary reasons the USA intervenes in Cuba?

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  1. The Yellow Press
  2. Shift in US policy to be more assertive and far-reaching
28
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What other factors affect the USA’s intervention in Cuba?

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  1. The USS Maine explosion.
  2. Trade.
  3. US owned mines, estates, ranches threatened.
  4. US elites.
29
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What is President McKinley’s goal for the USA’s intervention in Cuba?

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To install a Cuban government that would be favorable to the US. ‘neutral intervention’.

30
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What is the Teller Amendment?

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Prohibits the USA from annexing Cuba.

31
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What happens in the US intervention in Cuba?

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Cuba is conquered in 4 months and the USA destroys the Spanish empire.

32
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When does Spain ask for peace terms?

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August 1898.

33
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What territory does the USA gain from Spain after defeating them in Cuba?

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  • The Philippines
  • Puerto Rico
  • Hawaii
  • Guam
  • Cuba
34
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What happens to the Philippines under US control?

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They initially hope for independence, but lose a guerilla war against the US who controls them.

35
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How does Roosevelt use Big Stick Diplomacy in Colombia and Panama?

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Asks Panama to build a canal.
When they say no, he assists Panamanian rebels with military aid.

36
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What nations begin to function as colonies under the USA’s dollar diplomacy strategy?

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  • Honduras
  • Dominican Republic
  • Nicaragua
37
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What is Liberia?

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A country in Africa originally founded as an independent state for formerly enslaved people.

38
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How does the USA interact with Liberia?

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They loan them money.
And send warships.
And military officers to train their army.

39
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How does the USA’s annexation of the Philippines impact their power?

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They become more powerful in East Asia and are able to use their naval influence to negotiate the Treaty of Portsmouth between Japan and Russia.

40
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Why does the USA want to negotiate the Treaty of Portsmouth?

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To prevent both Japan and Russia from becoming too powerful and making sure that Japan cannot threaten their position in Hawaii and the Philippines.

41
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How does President Theodore Roosevelt involve himself in European affairs?

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Negotiates in favor of France at the Algeciras conference even though Kaiser Wilhelm called the conference.

42
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What platform did President Woodrow Wilson campaign on?

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Anti-imperialism.

43
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How does Woodrow Wilson impact world affairs?

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Sends troops to the Caribbean.
Sends troops to Mexico during civil war.
Joins the war in 1917 even after trying very hard not to.

44
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What is America’s initial attitude towards WW1?

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Mixed.
Some people (Wilson and elites) favor the allies.
Lots of German-Americans.
Lots of Jews who are anti-Russia.

45
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How are the allies and the USA linked?

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Economically, Britain is buying supplies from the USA and also taking out lots of loans from the USA.

46
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Why does the USA need the allies to win?

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So they can pay back all of their loans.

47
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What is unrestricted submarine warfare?

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Sinking of all merchant ships (Allied or neutral) carrying goods to or from Allied states.

48
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How does Germany use unrestricted submarine warfare in WW1?

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Sinks all ships coming to Britain including supply ships but also many passenger ships such as the Lusitania.

49
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What was the Lusitania disaster?

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British cruise liner sunk May 7, 1915. 128 Americans onboard.

50
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How does Germany respond to the Lusitania sinking?

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Claims it was carrying munitions.
Agrees to stop unrestricted submarine warfare because they do not want the USA to get involved.

51
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Why does German unrestricted submarine warfare resume?

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German High Command wants it. (not the Kaiser).
They need to get Britain out of the war.

52
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What was the Zimmerman telegram?

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A telegram sent from Germany to Mexico, encouraging Mexico to invade the USA and distract them with the promise that Germany will help Mexico keep any territory they gain.

53
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Who intercepts the Zimmerman telegram?

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Britain.

54
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When does Wilson declare war on the Central Powers?

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April 6, 1917.

55
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Is the USA an Allied power or Associated power?

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Associated power.

56
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What are the strengths of the USA going into WW1

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Lots of men.
Strong economy.
Not really harmed by the war up to this point.

57
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What are the weaknesses of the USA going into WW1?

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Would take almost 1 year to train a force to fight in Europe.

58
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When does Russia leave WW1?

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1917

59
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Why does Russia leave WW1?

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Bolshevik Revolution.

60
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How many American troops are in France by Sep. 1918?

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1 million +

61
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Who does the USA support in Russia?

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The White Russians.

62
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What happened to Russia’s government in 1917?

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February revolution destroys Tsarist regimen.
Provisional government put in place that promises to fight a ‘people’s war’.
Bolsheviks seize power in Oct. 1917 under Lenin.

63
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What Treaty does Lenin sign with Germany?

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The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.

64
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What does Wilson want to use his powerful position in WW1 for?

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Peace. Not revenge.

65
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What does Wilson propose as part of the after-war reparations?

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His 14 points.

66
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What does Wilson actually do when the treaties are being drawn up?

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Steps back and lets France and Britain dictate much of the treaties so they come out harsher than Wilson would have liked.

67
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What are some of the key features of Wilson’s 14 points?

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Self-determination.
Don’t make Germany so angry that they start another war.

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