8th Grade Social Studies Chapter 22 Study Quiz
What did the Roosevelt Corollary allow America to do?
He allowed America to claim the right to intervene in the affairs of Latin American nations whenever those nations seemed unstable.
Define isolationism
A national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs.
Define expansionism
A policy that call for expanding a nation's boundaries.
What did Josiah Strong propose?
An "imperialism of righteousness" with Americans bringing their religion and their culture to the people of Africa, Asia and Latin America
What did John Stevens do?
Helped the American planters revolt against Hawaii
What did the treaty of Portsmouth do?
Treaty between Japan and Russia. Recognized Japan's control over Korea in return for a pledge by Japan to stop further expansion.
The Samoan islands were divided up between what three countries?
United States, Great Britain, and Germany
Define anarchy
disorder and lawlessness
When was Hawaii annexed?
1898
What year did the Philippines achieve independence?
1946
How much did America purchase Alaska for?
7.2 Million
Who was Francisco "Pancho" Villa?
A Mexican rebel leader
Who was Porfirio Diaz?
A brutal Mexican dictator
What was the first ship to pass through the Panama Canal?
A cargo ship called the Ancon
Define isthmus
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger bodies of water
Why did King Kalakaua agree to a naval base at Pearl Harbor?
America agreed to renew the trade agreement that sugar could enter the country without tariff
Why did Congress declare was on Spain in 1898?
American battleship, called the "Maine" exploded in a Cuban harbor after sitting quietly for several weeks. America blamed the Spanish
Where did the Boxer Rebellion take place?
Beijing, China
Who helped to eliminate yellow fever in Panama?
Colonel William Gorgas
What country became a protectorate of the U.S. after the Treaty of Paris?
Cuba
Explain America's "Open Door" policy in China?
Each foreign nation in China could trade freely in the other nation's Sphere of Influence.
What did Alfred Thayer Mahan call for?
Improvement and enlargement of the Navy
Who launched a surprise attack on the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay?
John Dewey
Who was Carl Shurz?
Joined the anti-imperialist campaign to stop America from expanding into foreign countries including the Phillipines
Who was a leader in yellow journalism?
Joseph Pulitzer published in "World" newspaper and William Hearst published in "Journal" newspaper
Who established the Pan-American Union?
Latin America and America during the Pan-American Union
Who was Jose Marti?
Led Cubans into a revolt against Spain that was ultimately disastrous and many Cubans died of starvation and disease.
Who was Emilio Aguinaldo?
Led the Filipino rebels in helping America seize Manila
President Wilson's Moral Diplomacy faced a challenge in what country?
Mexico
Who opposed Hawaiian annexation?
Most Hawaiians, most Asian immigrants in Hawaii and Grover Cleveland
Who was Queen Liliuokalani?
Once on the throne, she wanted to regain economic power in Hawaii. She took away powers from Americans on her islands. They eventually overthrew her.
What was the "Great White Fleet?"
President Roosevelt sent 16 white battleships on a cruise around the world to show America's naval power
Who proposed the Open Door Policy?
Secretary of State John Hay
What is meant by "Sphere of Influence?"
Sections of a country where foreign nations enjoy special rights and powers.
Define imperialism
The actions used by one nation to exercise political or economic control over smaller or weaker nations.
What was the Dollar Diplomacy?
The policy of linking American business interests (money) to diplomatic interest (foreign affairs).
What was Seward's "folly"?
The purchase of Alaska from Russia
What drove imperialism?
The search for materials and markets
Who led the Rough Riders?
Theodore Roosevelt
In order to build the Panama Canal, the U.S. needed to control what?
They needed to control disease
What did the Monroe Doctrine State?
While the U.S. would not interfere with any existing European colonies in the Americas, it would oppose new ones.
Who pictured a canal linking the two oceans?
William Seward
What ship exploded, causing American support for war?
the Maine
