Chapter 20 Imperialism

All of the following are opponents of imperialism

- Andrew Carnegie, Mark Twain, Samuel Gompers, Jane Addams - White lodge later emerged as the leading opponent of W. Wilson's efforts to gain American entry into the League of Nations following WWI. - Lodge trong advocate of American imperialism

The results of the 1900 Presidential election supported the conclusion that?

- Bryan's efforts to spark debate on imperialism backfired, as Americans demonstrated clear support for McKinley's policies -William Jennings supported the Treaty of Paris to make the 1900 election focus on imperialism in the rematch against McKinley

The purpose of the Foraker Act of 1900 was to

- End American military rule in Puerto Rico and established a formal colonial government - Compared with Cuba and the Philippines, the American occupation of Puerto Rico created relatively little controversy. - Foraker Act withdrew American troop and created a governmental structure for the island. - Jones Act of 1917 gave Puerto Ricans American citizenship

What factors played a significant role in the United States's decision to go to war with Spain in 1898?

- Pressure from Cuban refugees in the United States - American concerns over Spanish atrocities against Cuba - Criticism of Mckinley by Spanish officials - The alleged spanish attack on the USS MAINE - Cuban refugees called for US to intervene in Cuba, while American "yellow journalists" highlighted Spanish atrocities in Cuba - De Lome letter helped create a stong pro-war climate in the US

Which of the following best characterizes the American economic impact of Cuba, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii?

- Provide guidelines for American government in the Philippines - American occupation of the four areas produced a situation in which each became dependent on selling agricultural product for the American market, with little in the way of a balanced economy

The American military effort during the Spanish American war was hampered by?

- Racial conflicts between black and white soldiers - Shortages of rifles and ammunition - Inadequate medical service and disease - Lack of experience in the large-scale, conventional welfare - The US military did little since the end of the civil war, while the war's legacy on race relations continued to show in the conflicts between black and white soldier - Most Americans seemed to rally around the cause of the war took place

how did American foreign policy change during the 1890s?

American foreign policy during the 1890s, influenced a series of strategic, economic, and ideological motives, brought the country much more heavily into the realm of international affairs.

The major impetus for Hawaiian annexation to the United Stated came from-

American sugar planters who sought exemption from the US tariffs.

Politics and Citizenship

As the US took on more international responsibilities, the role of the government began to expand. -McKinley, once seen as a weak leader (De Lome letter), helped set in motion the creation of modern presidency. - Media played a huge role in shaping public opinion on foreign policy

What best characterizes the role of the popular American press in the period leading up to the Spanish-American war?

It emphasized Spanish atrocities in Cuba to help inflame American public opinion - "Yellow Journalism", especially the newpaper of Hearts and Pulitzer

What was the impact of the Platt Amendement?

It gave the US virtual control of Cuba - the teller amendment of 1898 had declared that the US would not seek the annexation of Cuba - Gave the US the right to intervene in Cuba when American leaders deemed it necessary

American Identity

Territorial acquisitions in Puerto Rico, the Philippines Hawaii, and indirect control over Cuba transformed the US into an imperial republic

American occupation faced the greatest resistance in what area?

The Philippines - The US fought a bloody war in the Philippines, helping to fuel domestic opposition to the annexation of the Philippines of the territory a central issue in the 1900 presidential election

The writings of Alfred Thayer Mahan emphasized what?

The need for an American program of naval building and seaborne expansion -Mahan argued the most influential nations throughout history were those who established naval supremacy

What was the purpose of the open door notes?

They sought to allow the US equal access to trade with China

War and diplomacy

american expansion brought US into war with Spain, one of successful military operations. - Spanish American War eposed weaknesses of American military, and later spurred a series of reform in an effort to modernize military establishent