USA Knowledge Tests (1890-1920) “Foreign Policy” Flashcards
Accidental Empire
Evans argued the US never sought an empire
Progressive Imperialism
McDougall argued US imperialism was motivated by a desire to improve the lives of non-Americans
Need for markets
Williams argues US need for markets could be met by the “Open Door” policy rather than actual territorial expansion
Preclusive Imperialism
Langer argues the US took colonies to prevent other countries from doing so
Where did the US establish a protectorate in 1898?
East Samoa while West Samoa was a German colony
Where did the US annex in 1898 and why?
US annexed Hawaii after a revolt against US farmers
1898 what war took place and where?
Spanish American War - US fought against Spain in Cuba
When did the US buy the Philippines and how long did they have to fight to gain control?
1898- US bought the Philippines for $20 million but the US had to fight a 4 year war to gain control
Who invaded in 1898 and who did the US defeat here?
Puerto Rico invaded in 1898 and US defeated the Spanish here
1901 Platt Amendment
Imposed US control over Cuba’s economy and controlled their foreign policy
Who did US act as a mediator for in 1895 and what did the result favour?
Acted as a mediator between Britain and Venezuela - result favoured Venezuela
1904 Roosevelt’s Corollary
Added to the Monroe Doctrine that the US would have greater intervention in Latin America
When was the Panama Canal completed?
1914
Open Door policy in China 1899
States different countries would respect each other’s interests in China
1900 Boxer Rebellion
Broke out against foreigners in China, US had to send small force in to put rebellion down
