U.S.History Imperialism

What is Moral Diplomacy?

Application of democratic principles to foreign policies

What was Teddy Roosevelt's attitude towards the world?

Big stick diplomacy

What territories did America gain from the Spanish-American War?

Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Gua,, and Hawaii

What is Dollar Diplomacy?

Protection of American business interest by military if necessary

What is Yellow Journalism?

Publishers Hearst and Pulitzer sensationalized the news to gain support for U.S. intervention in Cuba against Spain

What is the significance of the Panama Canal?

Reduces time and money for trade and reduces time for military to respond to a crisis

Why were some Americans against imperialism?

Some opponents were isolationist and some thought imperialism was anti-democratic

Which President supported Big Stick Diplomacy?

Theodore Roosevelt

Why is it important for an imperialist country to have a strong navy?

To defend national interests, including trade

Why did the U.S. want to expand its influence in Latin America?

To expand and protect business interests

Why did the U.S. want to become an imperial power?

To gain access to resources and markets for surplus goods

What was the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?

Use of military force to protect American interest in Latin America

What is the Big Stick Diplomacy?

Use the military when needed

Which President supported Dollar Diplomacy?

William Taft

Which President supported Moral Diplomacy?

Woodrow Wilson

What is imperialism?

a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force in Latin America an Asia

What was the Open Door Policy in China?

a way to protect American interests by creating spheres of influence for trade

Why was America successful and able to win the Spanish-American War?

because Spain was a declining power

What two main factors caused America to enter the fight in Cuba against the Spanish?

yellow journalism and explosion of the USS Maine (navy ship)