US History unit 3 Flashcards
What started the War of 1812 between the US and Great Britain?
It was mainly by anger at British seizures of US ships and sailors
What type of foreign policy did George Washington believe in?
Policy stated in his Farewell Address to be neutral in foreign affairs as much as possible (Neutrality and Unilateralism)
When a person uses their values and morals to make a decision it’s called?
Idealism
What policies did the Monroe Doctrine incorporate?
This warned European powers against future colonization in the Western Hemisphere, or interference in Latin American Republics
Realists supported territorial expansion in 1800’s because?
Economic benefits from resources (money-wise) and strategic interests (power-savy-wise)
What 2 affairs provoked the war between the US and Mexico?
Texas-Mexico border, and US sending troops to Rio Grande (deep into what Mexico considered was their territory)
List 3 reasons some people supported imperialism?
Supplied resources for their industries, served as markets for their manufactured foods, spread Christianity and democracy, and was a form of Social Darwinism
Which progressive reform was enacted by a constitutional amendment?
The 19th Amendment (Women’s Suffrage)
What is yellow journalism and give an example?
Exaggerated style of newspaper reports during the 1890s
What did the Platt Amendment provide the US?
The right to intervene in Cuban affairs at any time
What 2 events increased public opinion in favor of war with Spain?
USS Maine Vessel explosion leading to yellow journalism, and“aid Cuban people” in a Spanish crisis
What countries did Spain cede to the US by signing the Treaty of Paris 1898?
Guam and Puerto Rico
What are the aspects of President Wilson’s New Freedom progressive reform plan?
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Eliminate all trusts to protect small businesses and ordinary citizens
US foreign policy changed to what after the Spanish-American War?
1899; “Open Door” Policy: giving equal trading rights to all foreign nations in China
What was Teddy Roosevelt’s and Woodrow Wilson’s view on foreign policy?
(NOT THE SAME)
Roosevelt thought that the US was of great power and must exert influence over the world, and use force if necessary.
Wilson was more of the ideals rather than economic investment, and preferred not to use force
Explain what happened to Queen Liliuokalani?
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She was a Native ruler who tried to take political power back from American landowners. In response, the landowners overthrew her in 1893
What is the Open Door Policy?
Giving equal trading rights to all foreign nation in China
Why did the US support Panama’s rebellion against Colombia?
The Panama rebels would return the favor by giving the US complete control of a 10-mile strip of rain forest through the center of Panama (Panama Canal Zone
What caused a war between the US and the Philippines in 1899?
Philippines were upset that the US decided to annex the Philippines instead of granting them their independence
What did the song Awake United States promote?
The song evoked the desire to go to war with Spain.
Henry Cabot Lodge was an advocate for?
American action against Spain (1898) and later for the acquisition of the Philippines
Who is Sanford Dole?
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He was a lawyer and led the provisional government while it worked out plans for the US to annex the islands. He worked on limiting native rights (1887) and helped overthrow the Queen
Why was the US interested in the Caribbean?
Opened up trading opportunities with both China and Japan and gave US a greater influence in the Pacific region
What economic impact did the Spanish-American War have on the US?
Led to the rise to world power and opened up several countries and routes to trade
How does Teddy Roosevelt’s Corollary speech relate to the Monroe Doctrine?
The policy didn’t allow outside countries to interfere with the Western hemisphere, or US grounds.
The 1897 Petition by the Hawaiian Patriotic League was to prevent what?
The annexation of Hawaii
To appease the anti-imperialist, congress passed the Teller Amendment which stated?
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The US had no desires on remaining in Cuba following the conclusion of the conflict. (We’re going to help them, then leave.
What was a pull factor for European immigrants coming to the US after the Civil War?
Booming industries, Religious freedom, Ample farmland and resources, Improved transportation
What was the result for children when 39 states prohibited children under age 14 from working?
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There was a dramatic increase of children going to schools during the day
Initiative allows citizens to what?
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This enabled citizens to propose and pass a law directly without involving the state legislature
Who demanded that big business give the people a “square deal”?
Theodore Roosevelt
What was President Roosevelt’s perspective on monopolies?
He didn’t have a good view of them and wanted to eliminate them, although only limiting their power.
What did the Homestead Act provide to settlers?
Several US Federal laws gave an applicant ownership of land for little or no cost at all
