World Power -Imperialism -American Diplomacy in Asia
In the "Roosevelt corollary" to the ___________, the United States asserted greater power in Latin America
Monroe Doctrine
What did Theodore Roosevelt mean when he spoke of the United States carrying a "Big Stick"?
Roosevelt believed that displaying U.S. power to the world would deter nations from fighting. He expressed this belief with a West African saying, "Speak softly and carry a big stick."
What happened as a result of the American annexation of the Philippines?
The Filipinos rebelled
What enabled Theodore Roosevelt to become president in 1901?
The assassination of President McKinley
What were the reasons United States want a canal through Central America?
U.S. power in the world and would save time and money for commercial and military shipping
Manifest Destiny
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How did the United States develop an overseas empire?
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How does Manifest Destiny and racism relate to imperialism?
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How was the Spanish-American War different from earlier U.S. wars?
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Was President Roosevelt correct in his belief that a strong military presence promoted global peace?
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diplomacy
Working with another country to solve problems in a peace full way
guerrillas
armed fighters who carry out surprise attacks
Pan-Americanism
the idea that the United States and Latin American nations should work together
What was America's primary interest in Asia?
trade with China and Japan
Describe the level of autonomy that Cuba obtained after the Spanish-American War.
Cuba became independent, although the United States controlled its foreign relations and had great influence over internal affairs.
President Taft's policies towards Latin American countries become known as____________
Dollar Diplomacy
What type of diplomacy style did President Taft have?
Dollar Diplomacy --Helping nations economically rather than protecting them militarily
What is Moral Diplomacy?
Encouraged democracy by basing foreign aid on moral government
What was John Fiske's idea of Anglo-Saxonism promoted the notion that.........
English-speaking countries were superior to others.
What regions did President Roosevelt 's diplomacy affect?
Latin America & Asia
What regions did President Wilson's diplomacy affect?
Latin America & Caribbean
What type of diplomacy style did President Wilson have?
Moral diplomacy--Wilson opposed imperialism. He believed that democracy was essential to a nation's stability and prosperity. He wanted the United States to promote democracy to create a world free of revolution and war. He hoped the United States would lead by moral example, but his first international crisis thwarted that hope.
How did the rise in factories influence the American drive toward imperialism?
No country had access to all the natural resources needed to run their industries.
What event prompted President Wilson to send troops into Mexico in 1916?
On March 1916, Pancho Villa (VEE•yuh) and a group of guerrillas—armed fighters who carry out surprise attacks—burned the town of Columbus, New Mexico, killing 17 Americans-Pancho Villa led a raid on a town in New Mexico.
Secretary of State of John Hay promoted ________, in which all nations agreed to let the others trade with China?
Open Door Policy
How did the United States attempt to strengthen its ties and influences with the nations of Latin America?
Pan Americanism
The idea that the U.S. and Latin America should work together became known as
Pan-Americanism.
Which of the following was a Spanish territory acquired by the U.S. during the Spanish-American War?
Puerto Rico
After ______, Secretary of State John Hay convinced European powers not to divide China into colonies
The Boxer Rebellion
How did U.S. attempts at opening trade with Japan influence Japanese culture?
The Japanese began an industrial revolution of their own.
Who was an American volunteer cavalry unit, attacked San Juan Hill in Cuba and won?.
The Rough Riders
What U.S. action in 1894 set off a new rebellion in Cuba?
The U.S. increased its sugar tariff
Social Darwinism
The application of ideas about evolution and "survival of the fittest" to human societies - particularly as a justification for their imperialist expansion.
What treaty ended the Spanish-American War?
Treaty of Paris
Why did the United States want to eliminate spheres of influence in China?
U.S. politicians and businessmen worried about foreign nations controlled economic development so they supported Open Door Policy
How were President Wilson's foreign policies different those from his predecessors?
Wilson opposed imperialism. He believed that democracy was essential to a nation's stability and prosperity. He wanted the United States to promote democracy to create a world free of revolution and war. He hoped the United States would lead by moral example, but his first international crisis thwarted that hope
How did "moral diplomacy " shape foreign policy?
Wilson opposed imperialism. He believed that democracy was essential to a nation's stability and prosperity. He wanted the United States to promote democracy to create a world free of revolution and war. He hoped the United States would lead by moral example, but his first international crisis thwarted that hope.
protectorate
a country that is technically independent but is actually under the control of another country
conference
a meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern
What is open door policy?
a policy that allowed each foreign nation in China to trade freely in the other nations' spheres of influence
What is a foreign area whose rulers are allowed to retain power in exchange for protection of a more powerful nation is called
a protectorate
What new American attitude toward international affairs led to the building-up of the U.S. Navy?
a willingness to go to war to protect American interests overseas
What caused many Americans to support the Cuban rebels?
exaggerated newspaper stories of Spanish atrocities
jingoism
extreme nationalism marked by aggressive foreign policy
access
freedom or ability to obtain or make use of
tension
friction or opposition between groups
What economic policies where put in place by individualized nations cause those nations to look for a new market?
high tariffs against one another's goods
Imperialism
is the economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker ones
Sphere of influence
section of a country where a foreign nation enjoys special rights and powers
Theodore Roosevelt gained territorial rights in Panama by means of
supporting a revolution in Panama
What Spanish possession did the U.S. gain on May 1, 1898, when Commodore George Dewey defeated the Spanish navy?
the Philippines
Why were some American leaders opposed to the annexation of the Philippines?
the Treaty of Paris
expansion
the act or process of increasing or enlarging the extent, number, volume, or scope
What is imperialism?
the economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker ones
Why did the United States assert itself as a world power?
the economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker ones
What was the reason the United States became more active in international affairs during 1872-1917?
the need to find new markets
What specific event triggered American cries for war against Spain?
the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor
Why was the United States willing to go to war with Spain over Cuba?
they wanted to protect American business investments and other interests in Cuba. The proximity of Cuba to U.S. soil.)
intervene
to get involved in the affairs of another
yellow journalism
type of sensational, biased, and often false reporting for the sake of attracting readers
Sensationalist reporting, in which reporters exaggerate or make up stories, is referred to as
yellow journalism.
What type of diplomacy style did President Roosevelt have?
Big Stick Diplomacy -Display of US military power to maintain regional stability
What is Big Stick ?
Display of US Power to maintain regional stability
What is Dollar Diplomacy?
Helping nations economically rather than protecting them militarily
What regions did President Taft's diplomacy affect?
Latin America & Central America
Identify two results of the United States intervening in the revolution in Cuba.
they wanted to protect American business investments and other interests in Cuba. The proximity of Cuba to U.S. soil.)
Why did the United States seek trade cooperation with Latin America?
to increase Latin American demand for American products