Unit 8 Flashcards
Why did the US want to expand?
- ) missionaries
2. ) booming ag and ind production
Who wrote “The Influence of Sea Power upon History”
General Mahan
What did Mahan say?
If you wanna rule the world, rule the oceans.
What was the deal with Samoa?
Half=German (later independent)
Half=American (still American)
The Great Rapprochement
The reconciliation between the US and Britain
Why did Hawaii attract the US?
Sugar production
Who blocked American invasion in Hawaii
Queen Liliuokalani
What happened to the treaty of annexation of Hawaii?
Withdrawn by Cleveland
Why did Cuba revolt against Spain?
1.) High America tariffs on Cuban products
Who sent Cubans to concentration camps?
General Weyler
What infuriated the Americans against Spain?
Explosion of “Maine” ship
Freedom to Cuba after Spain overthrow
Teller Amendment
Which country was a source of concern for the US after the Spanish American War?
The Philippines
Why was the Philippines a source of concern?
Highly diverse
What was McKinley’s joint resolution about?
- ) US Citizenship to Hawaiians
2. ) Hawaii = full territorial status
Who was sent to Manila by TR?
Dewey
What did the SC decreed with the Insular Cases?
Puerto Rico was subject to American laws and rule, but did not enjoy all American rights.
What was the problem after US withdrew from Cuba?
What if Cuba falls into anarchy?
Platt Amendment:
- ) no treaty that compromises Cuba’s independence
- ) no debts
- ) US can intervene whenever
- ) sell/lease stations to only the US
Why was the Spanish-American War a “coming out party” for the US?
- ) US prestige rose
2. ) end of bloody chasm between the north and south
What happened to the Filipinos?
They were not freed.
What happened in China?
Imperialist nations were there and the US did not like this.
Open Door Note
Respect Chinese traditions and the ideal of fair competition.
“Boxers”
Murdered foreigners and Chinese Christians
