American Imperialism

What is imperialism?

Imperialism is when a nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, and cultural life.

What is Manifest Destiny?

Manifest destiny stated that the United States was destined, by God, to expand its power and spread democracy and capitalism across the entire North American continent.

Why did the American anti-imperialist league not like imperialism?

The American anti-imperialist league opposed imperialism because they thought it violated the basic idea of democracy.

What is social Darwinism?

The Americans and British thought that the white male were superior to everyone else. They thought of others as savage, uncivilized, heathens.

What were two of the main reasons Americans feared imperialism?

The Americans feared that the natives of the new territories would take the jobs (or lower the wages) of American workers. They also didn't want a greater number of people from an "inferior race" to come to America.

What were the Banana wars?

The Banana wars were also known as the Caribbean wars. They were several conflicts including the Spanish-American war, the Treaty of Paris, and military intervention in Cuba, Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.

What did the Spanish - American war mark?

The Spanish - American war marked America's entry into world affairs.

What does idealism mean?

The U.S. foreign policy that focuses on moral values of right vs. wrong and the spread of American ideals of democracy and capitalism.

What was the debate the citizens of The United States were having after the war?

The citizens didn't know if ruling a territory by force violated everything America stood for.

What does annexation mean?

The formal act of acquiring something (especially territory) by conquest or occupation.

What does paternalism mean?

Viewing people as child - like, giving them no rights, making decisions for their own well being.

Assimilation

the process of adapting, adjusting and accepting the culture of a group or nation.

What was the Good Neighbor Policy?

Franklin D Roosevelt designed the Good Neighbor Policy to improve relations with Latin America.

When was the Louisiana Purchase?

1803

Who overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy?

A group of white U.S. planters who were losing money because of the tariff, knew that if Hawaii were annexed the problem would disappear. They were supported by the U.S. marines without the approval of the president.

When did America first become interested in Hawaii?

America became interested in Hawaii in 1820, when British missionaries tried to spread their faith.

When was the height of American Imperialism?

American imperialism hit its height in the late 1800s through World War II.

When did the Philippine - American war start?

Fighting between the two started on February 4, 1899, and war was declared around 3 months later on June 2, 1899.

What was the main objective of the Monroe Doctrine?

It's stated objective was to free the newly independent colonies of Latin America from European intervention, so the United States could exert its own influence undisturbed.

Who encourage Congress to adapt the Removal Act of 1830?

Major General Andrew Jackson who later became a president.

What were the two main causes for American war to go to war with Mexico?

Manifest destiny and territorial expansion were two of the main reasons for the war between America and Mexico.

What happened after Hawaii was annexed?

President Cleveland withdrew the annexation treaty for it to be investigated for potential wrong-doings. But American public liked the annexation and when the war with Spain broke out, Hawaii served as a station which helped greatly.

What does economics mean?

The study of how people seek to satisfy their needs and wants by making choices.

What does national interest mean?

A set of goals (political, economic, and military) that a country considers to be important.

Did the Philippines ever gain independence?

After World War II, in 1946, america granted full independence to the Philippines through the Treaty of Manila.

Why did American industrialist feel imperialism was necessary?

American industrialist wanted to expand their market because they were concerned they would produce more than they could consume. They also knew that at some point they would need raw material that could not be found in America.

What does spheres of influence mean?

An area that the foreign nation controlled trade and investment.

What were the after - effects of the war?

Catholic was was the religion of the state and English was the primary language of government, education, business, and industry.

What are two of the main reasons imperialism occur?

Countries imperialize to get better or more natural resources, and a more expanded market for trade.

What did the Cuban rebels do to get America to come closer to intervening in the war?

Cuban rebels started to destroy American economic interest in Cuba, such as sugar mills, which increased the pressure on President McKinley to intervene in the war.

What was the McKinley Tariff?

In 1890 the McKinley tariff was set in place and it raised impart taxes on foreign sugar.

How did American imperialism and their military relate?

Influential Americans stated it was important to expand militarily because as their market expanded the navy would have too as well.

When did President McKinley intervene in Cuba?

On April 11, 1898, President McKinley sent a message to congress stating that he favored American intervention in Cuba. The next day Congress authorized the use of force in Spain.

What was one of the main obstacles to westward expansion?

One of the main obstacles to westward expansion were the Indian tribes that were living in the area. As a result the settlers petitioned the federal government to remove them.

Did McKinley support the control of the Philippines?

President McKinley supported American control of the Philippines in the end.

What were the reasons of the Banana War?

Reasons for these conflicts were varied but were largely economic in nature and U.S. companies has significant financial stakes in the production of bananas, tobacco , sugar cane , and various other product throughout the Caribbean, Central America, and Northern South America.

What did the Monroe Doctrine state?

The Monroe Doctrine states that if any European nations interfered with states in North or South America would be viewed as acts of aggression requiring US intervention.

What was the Roosevelt Corollary state?

The Roosevelt Corollary states that the United stated had the right to intervene in any country in the Western Hemisphere that did things that were "harmful to the United States".

What lead the United States toward imperialism?

The United States thought it was their duty to civilize the other nations people, whom they considered savages.

How did the sinking of the USS Maine affect Americans involvement in the Spanish American war?

The United States used the sinking of the USS Maine as an excuse to join the war.

What does subjugation mean?

The act of controlling a group of people.

What was the start of the Spanish-American war?

The first steps leading to war began in 1868, when Cuban colonist revolted against the Spanish who controlled the island.

What was the trail of tears?

The forceful relocation of Native Americans west to the Oklahoma Territory. It was around an 800 mile walk.

What was the Open Door Policy?

The open door policy stated that all nations, including the United States, could enjoy equal access to the Chinese market including railroad rights, mining rights, loans, foreign trade ports, etc.

What did the territorial expansion cause?

The territorial expansion resulted in a war with Mexico, relocation and brutal mistreatment of Native Americans, Hispanic and other non-European occupants of the territories now occupied by the United States.

Who won the war?

The war ended on July 2, 1902 with a win for the United States.

What group did Theodore Roosevelt lead in the war?

Theodore Roosevelt lead the "rough riders" up San Juan Hill in the most famous event of the war.

What does partitioned mean?

To take land from another and divide it among others.

What is yellow journalism?

Yellow journalism is what we would call fake news today.