American Imperialism

Imperialism

A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries poitically, socially, and economically.

Open Door Policy

A policy proposed by the US in 1899, under which ALL nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China.

Monroe Doctrine

A statement of foreign policy which proclaimed that Europe could not have colonies in the Western Hemisphere.

Which conclusion can be best drawn from this map?

American imperialists saw their nation's main opportunities in the pacific and the Caribbean.

What was one of the arguments used in favor of US Imperialism?

American industries need raw materials and markets found overseas.

Before 1898, most Americans had opposed imperialism. Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the United States by the end of the century?

Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets and buy raw materials for new industries.

What other strategy did Alfred T. Mahan advocate for the United States to succeed as a naval power?

Building a canal through Central America

Which of these was a NEGATIVE result of the construction of the Panama Canal?

Colombia and other Latin American countries resented U.S interference in the Panamanian revolt against Colombia.

White Man's Burden

Idea that many European countries had a duty to spread their religion and culture to those less civilized.

Spanish-American War

In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain; led to America becoming a world power.

Roosevelt Corollary (Big Stick Policy)

International police power (used to intervene in Latin America)

Why is the Spanish-American War considered a turning point in U.S. history?

It revealed that the United States had become a world power.

Yellow Journalism

Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers.

Watchful waiting (Moral Diplomacy/Missionary Diplomacy)

Policy by Woodrow Wilson of rejecting foreign leaders that took control through force instead of democratic methods.

What is the main idea of this political cartoon?

President McKinley and the Senate pushed through the annexation of Hawaii despite opposition in Hawaii.

To what event does the political cartoon refer?

Roosevelt's decision to help Panamanian rebels against Colombia in exchange for the Canal Zone.

Which American city served as the main port of embarkation for the "Rough Riders" and other American forces sent to Cuba during the Spanish-American War?

Tampa, Florida

After observing how the European great powers had carved out "spheres of influence" in China, what actions did U.S Secretary of State Hays propose?

The Open Door Policy which stated that all foreign nations should enjoy equal trading rights in China.

How did the Platt Amendment differ from the Teller Amendment?

The Platt Amendment preserved Cuban independence but claimed the right to intervene in Cuban affairs.

Why did the U.S. take control of Guam after the Spanish-American War?

They saw the Guam as a strategic location in the Pacific Ocean.

How did engineers overcome the obstacles that the geography of Panama posed to the building of the Panama Canal?

They sprayed insecticides to kill mosquitoes and built concrete locks to raise ships to a higher elevation.

Panama Canal

Transocean canal built to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

Dollar Diplomacy

Use of American investments and bank loans to control other country's economy (dollars for bullets).