U.S. Imperialism Flashcards
Isolationism
Keeping out of world affairs, not getting involved with other countries
Imperialism
Becoming larger and more powerful by taking over other countries
These two presidents made the US more imperialist
William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt
Territories won by the US in the Spanish-American War:
Guam, The Philippines, Puerto Rico (and sort of Cuba)
Says that European countries should stay out of North/South/Central America
The Monroe Doctrine
Ship that mysteriously exploded, giving the US a reason to go to war with Spain
USS Maine. We blamed the Maine on Spain.
Yellow Journalism
An exaggerated way of reporting to get people interested. Not always truthful. (like clickbait)
Big Stick Diplomacy
Negotiate peacefully, but make it clear that you can use force to get what you want. (aka gunboat diplomacy). Used by Teddy Roosevelt
Roosevelt Corollary
The US could police the Americas and get involved in other countries’ disputes.
The island we won from Spain but didn’t officially take over?
Cuba
The belief that your country is better than and more important than all others:
Nationalism
Making friends with other countries who will back you in a war, if you back them :D
Alliances
The event that sparked World War I
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Something designed to change your opinions/thoughts or influence your actions is called
Propaganda
The four goals for WWI Propaganda in the US
Recruiting Soldiers | Selling War Bonds | Conservation of Goods (food) | Support for the war (makin’ stuff)
