History Chapter 17- Imperialism

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Dollar Diplomacy

President Taft's policy of influence in Latin America through economic intervention

explain the aftermath of the Spanish American war

Spanish had to give up all claims to Cuba, give Puerto Rico Guam in the Philippines to the US. The US now became a competitive imperial power.

what areas did the US acquire as a result of a win in the Spanish American war

Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and control of Cuba

Queen Liliuokalani

Queen of Hawaiian islands; she opposed annexation by the United States but lost power in a US supported revolt, which led to the installation of a new government in Hawaii

name five places that America acquired during its territorial expansion

Louisiana, Texas, Oregon, Florida, the Philippines, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Samoa

Why was annexing the Philippines controversial?

Some people believe that we should annex the Philippines and imperialism made us stronger and benefited the people of the imperialized country. Reasons for imperialism: spread American power, navy ports. Reasons against imperialism: violets American ideal of self government, immigration concerns. America eventually decided to annex the Philippines in 1899 with the goal of preparing the islands for independence. Filipinos were unhappy, Philippines eventually gained independence in 1946

Emilio Aguinaldo

self proclaimed president of the new Philippine republic in 1899; he fought for Filipino independence from the United States

why did liliuokalani's plans for strengthening the monarchy alarm the American business community in Hawaii

she announced her plan to restore the power of the Hawaiian monarchy

why did the US go to war against Spain

stories of the Spanish mistreating the Cubans and the USS Maine's destruction

why did the US seek to acquire the Hawaiian islands

sugar plantations

yellow journalism

The reporting of exaggerated stories in newspapers to increase sales

why was the panama canal built

allowed ships to pass-through between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans without having to go all the way around South America.

sphere of influence

an area where foreign countries controlled the trade or natural resources of another nation or area

why was America hesitant at first to get involved in foreign affairs

because America was once a colony itself, many were hesitant to colonize other people. feared it would cause war.

Jose Marti

cuban writer and independence fighter; he was killed in battle but became a symbol of Cubans fight for freedom

Foraker act

established that the United States would a point the upper house of Puerto Ricos legislature, as well as its governor

three reasons for imperialism

gaining markets for industry (economic), obtaining natural resources, military benefits, nationalism

what were the circumstances that led Japan to become an "advancing civilization"

it's a victory over Russia in the Russo Japanese war suddenly made it rival to other imperial powers

what area of the world are most of the areas acquired after 1850 in

most are in Asia or the Pacific

why should Americans look outward

our industries need to look for additional markets because they have advanced so much

rough Riders

Calvary regiment organized by Theodore Roosevelt

George dewey

Commander of the US Navy's asiatic squadron; he led the attack in the Pacific during the Spanish American war

in what various ways did the US exert its power in Latin America

Dollar diplomacy

bayonet constitution

A constitution of the king of Hawaii was forced to sign which severely restricted his power and deprived most Hawaiians of the right to vote

Protectorate

A country that is controlled by an outside government

de lôme letter

A letter written that insulted Mckinley for not getting involved in the Spanish-American war

platt amendment

A part of the Cuban constitution that limited cube is right to make treaties, gave the United States the right to intervene in Cuban affairs, and required Cuba to sell or lease land to the united state

Open door policy

A policy established by the United States in 1899 to promote equal access for all nations to trade in China

Battle of San Juan Hill

Battle in the Spanish American war in which 8000 US soldiers fought to seize control over San Juan Hill; the last battle of the war, US won ending the war

Roosevelt corollary

A change to the Monroe doctrine, saying that the United States could intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American nations

what is the "new link" that joins the Atlantic and Pacific

The panama canal

Imperialism

The practice of extending a nations power by gaining territory for a colonial empire

what is found in Alaska

The region was filled with Russian prisoners and wild animals like polar bears

three methods used by the US to acquire territory

purchases (treaties)(alaska), war (with spain and mexico), annexation (texas and hawaii)

Russo-Japanese War

war between Russia and Japan over Manchuria; Japan won

why did America help Panamanians against Columbia

America helped Panamanians against Columbia because they wanted to build the panama canal and Columbia was not supportive of the Panama Canal????

why was america late to to the imperial game?

America was lead to the imperial game because they were a new nation just beginning to get up on their feet

Joseph Pulitzer

American journalist and newspaper publisher; he established the Pulitzer Prize for public service and advancement of education

William Randolph Hearst

American journalist; he was famous for sensational news stories, known as yellow journalism, that stirred feelings of nationalism and formed public opinion for the Spanish-American war

according to the plat amendment, why is the US intervene in Cuban affairs

The US will only intervene to preserve Cuban independence and maintain the government

three effects of imperialism

America gained overseas colonies, America got in the wars with Mexico and Spain, America became a world power, colonized people rebelled against foreign control

four places the US used imperialism

The Pacific, the Caribbean, Asia, Latin America


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