History

Open Door Policy

A policy proposed by the US in 1899, under which ALL nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China.

John Fiske's idea of Anglo-Saxonism promoted the idea that

English-speaking countries were superior to others

Dollar Diplomacy

Foreign policy created under President Taft that had the U.S. exchanging financial support ($) for the right to "help" countries make decisions about trade and other commercial ventures. Basically it was exchanging money for political influence in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Moral Diplomacy

Foreign policy proposed by President Wilson to condemn imperialism, spread democracy, and promote peace

Explain the connection between jingoism and McKinley's foreign policy?

It was any foreign policy in support of national interests.

Secreatary of State John Hay promoted________, in which all nations agreed to let the others trade with China.

Open door policy

The idea that the U.S. and Latin America should work together became known as

Pan-Americanism

How did Imperialism benefit strong nations?

Provided new markets where goods could be sold along with natural resources and raw territory.

What happened as a result of the American annexation of the Philippines?

The Filipinos rebelled

How did U.S. attempts at opening trade with Japan influence Japanese culture?

The Japanese began an industrial revolution of their own.

What is imperialism?

The economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker ones.

What role did yellow journalism play in Cuba's fight for independence?

The newspaper's writer was sensationalizing against Cuba.

Big Stick Diplomacy

The policy held by Teddy Roosevelt in foreign affairs. The "big stick" symbolizes his power and readiness to use military force if necessary. It is a way of intimidating countries without actually harming them.

What specific event triggered American cries for war against Spain?

The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor.

Why were some American leaders opposed to the annexation of the Philippines?

They felt it threatened the US economically and violated US principles.

What treaty ended the Spanish-American War?

Treaty of Paris

A forgein area whose rulers are allowed to retain power in exchange for the 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

President Wilson's foreign policies were different from others because

he opposed imperialism

After_______, Secretary of State John Hay convinced European powers not to divide China into colonies.

the Boxer Rebellion

What Spanish territory was acquired by the US during the Spanish-American War?

the Philippines

What was the reason for the US to become more active in international affair?

the need to find new markets.

Why did the United States seek trade cooperation with Latin America?

to increase Latin American demand for American products.

What was America's primary interest in Asia?

trade with China and Japan

Sensationalist reporting, in which reporters exaggerate or make up stories, is referred as

yellow journalism