Chapter 18 history
As Taft commented in 1912, he looked to substitute what? What was used at times?
"dollars for bullets" . Military was used at times
To secure the land for its vital trade link to America we agreed to pay Panama how much?
$10 million and $250,000 yearly
Who is Emilio Aguinaldo? Who did he lead?
1st president of the Philippines,captured by U.S., was a rebel fighter lead filipinos
How much did the Filipinos Rebellion cost the United States?
5,000 troops and $400 million
In 1867 secretary of state, William Seward, brought what state from where for how much money?
Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million
Why did journalist think Seward was crazy for buying Alaska? What are the two names they called it?
Alaska is a vast tundra of snow and ice 1,000 miles north of America's border. "Seward's Icebox" or "Seward's Folly"
Industrialists urged expanding trade into new overseas markets were American commodities could be sold. If this was not the case what would it cause.
American factories would close and unemployment would rise
Who did Spain give up rights to?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, And Guam
What were the advantages of buying Alaska from Russia?
Doubled the country's size, and the "icebox" turned out to be rich in timber, oil, and other natural resources. It also expanded America's reach across the Pacific.
What were Rough Riders?
Famous brigade who was led by President Theodore Roosevelt
The U.S. economy of late 1800s was producing more goods than Americans could consume. What did this cause?
Farmer's crop prices and profits to decline.
America did not want colonies in China, but what did they want?
Free trade in China
What do the Filipinos rely on what to attack America?
Guerrila Warfare
What did prominent Americans worry about?
If the United States remained isolated while European nations gobbled up the rest of the world, America would not survive
After America entered troubled waters in relations with Japan, who did the San Francisco School Board band from attending public schools with white children?
Japanese, Chinese, and Korean children
Who led the Cuban's Rebellion against the Spanish?
Jose Marti
Why did Alfred T. Mahan play a key role in transforming America into a naval power?
Mahan stressed military expansion and by 1900, the United States had the third largest navy in the world(after adopting all of Mahan's ideas)
On May 1, 1898, Commodore George Dewey Steamed his squadron of vessels into where?
Manila Bay
Who is General Huerta?
Mexican Dictator who was ousted by U.S. military
What is Pancho Villa?
Mexican Freedom fighter vs. U.S. involvement in W.W.I,1917 (Rebel Pancho villa fights the U.S.)
what was Dollar Diplomacy?
President Taft's policy of expanding America's investments abroad
what is the "big stick" policy?
President Theodore Roosevelt's policy of using military
what was Moral Diplomacy? Was it successful
President Wilson's foreign policy on nonmilitary. Not as successful
Who is Queen Liluokalani?
Queen of Hawaii, U.S. overthrew her
What was the Great White fleet?
Roosevelt sent 16 U.S. ships to sail around the world
Who is John Hay? What did he do?
Secretary of State. Announced new U.S policy of equal trade for all
Who was blamed for blowing up the U.S. battleship?
Spain
How did Spain respond to the Teller Amendment?
Spain declared war on the United States
What is the definition of imperialism?
The policy by which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories
Spheres of influence where established without what?
U.S. allowed to trade in China
What is "Remember the Maine"?
U.S. battleship destroyed in Havana harbor
What did the Platt Amendment Do?
U.S. takes control of Cuba, established naval base
Who did Chinese attack? What did they have to do after?
Westerners and Christians. Had to pay for damage
Who opposed of taking control of the Philippines?
William J. Bryant And Mark Twain
Who was Alfred T. Mahan? What did he do?
a military historian and an officer in the United States Navy who increased size of U.S navy
Who was William Randolph Hearst?
a paper publisher who heightened the public's dislike of the Spanish government. He used yellow journalism
What did the frontier traditionally supply an arena for? What was the reasoning?
ambitious Americans could pursue their fortunes and secure a fresh start It served as a "safety valve" siphoning off potential discontent.
What is jingoism?
an aggressive foreign policy
What did, spokes man, Calderon Nicaraguan do?
began a revolt of the Roosevelt Corollary?
What did imperialists nations do to expand and protect their interests around the world?
built up their military strength
How does the U.S. take over from Columbia?
by supporting the rebels
Who is Matthew Perry?
commodore who sailed a fleet of American warships into present-day Tokyo Bay, Japan
What did Mckinley do after he was re-elected?
continued with Imperialism
To negotiate an end to the Russo-Japanese War President Theodore Roosevelt did what?
convinced the two sides to sign a peace treaty
What is the Sphere of influence?
countries take control of regions for trade
What did the Teller Amendment do?
declared U.S. intentions to liberate Cuba
Who is Fredrick Jackson Turner?
economist who urged over sea expansion
What is the definition of extractive economies? (Examples?)
economy in a colony where the colonizing country removed raw materials and shipped them back home to benefit its own economy. (Europe and Japan)
What did the Foraker Act do?
established a civil government in Puerto Rico
What did American focus on more and more in the mid-1800s?
expanding its trade and acquiring new territories
What is the Battle of San Juan Hill?
famous battle, Spanish American War, Teddy Roosevelt
How did the Rough Riders and President Theodore Roosevelt gain fame?
for their role they played in the battles for kettle and San Juan hills outside Santiago, Cuba
What did the U.S. use some of the indemnity money for?
founded scholarships for Chinese students to study in America.
Who is William Howard Taft?
future president who reconstructed the country
What is Guerrila Warfare?
hit and run tactics behind enemy lines
What was the purpose of the Great White Fleet?
it demonstrated U.S. military power
What did the Treaty of Paris do?
it ended the Spanish American War and sold the Philippines to the United States for $20 million
What did the Pan-American Highway do?
it linked U.S. to Latin America
What did the Roosevelt Corollary do?
it updated the Monroe Doctrine for an age of economic imperialism and police power-no civil rights
Who is Dictator Diaz?
longstanding dictator in Mexico who was ousted
What did the law do that Mckinley signed in 1898?
made Hawaii a territory
How did Latin American's react to the Roosevelt Corollary?
most countries disagreed
What did the "Gentleman's Agreement" do?
no bans on schools and Japan would limit emigrants to U.S.
What did the Jones act do?
pledged independence for philippines
What gave nations an edge in the competition for global resources?
possession of colonies
What three types of ideas of superiority do imperialists use to justify imperialism? What is an example?
racial, national, and culture superiority Social Darwinism
What did William Howard Taft build?
roads, schools, and bridges
U.S. warns Great Britain to what?
stay out of Latin America
What was McKinley in favor of?
taking control of the Philippines
What are some examples of raw materials and natural resources?
tea, rubber, iron, petroleum, and other materials for their industries at home
For Roosevelt's efforts to End the Russo-Japanese War he is rewarded with what?
the Nobel Peace Prize
What is social Darwinism?
the belief of held by some in the late nineteenth century that certain nations and races were superior to others and therefore destined to rule over them
What was one reason for the rush to grab colonies?
the desire for raw materials and natural resources
What did Wilson oppose?
the new government
What is one reason that prominent Americans embraced Social Darwinism?
they had long believed that god had granted them the right and responsibility to settle the frontier
What was wrong with U.S. forces suplies and training?
they were very poor
What is Yellow Journalism
to exaggerate the truth
During the age of imperialism, why did powerful nations engage in a mad dash?
to extend their influence across much of the world
Why did advocates of Turner's thesis urge overseas expansion?
to keep the "safety valve" open and avoid internal conflict
What does Annexation mean?
to take over a territory
After Japan reopened their trading port to America what happened?
trade with Japan increased
What was the result of the American's debate imperialism?
treaty was passed by congress
Why did Spanish brutality gain sympathy from U.S.?
yellow journalism
Did Mckinley win re-election in the 1900 elections?
yes