Chapter 7 Review-U.S. History

What were the terms of the peace treaty?

Spain had to give up all claims to Cuba and cede Puerto Rico and Guam to the U.S.and Spain turned over the control of the Philippines for exchange of 20 million dollars.

What role did sugar play in the desire of many Americans to control Hawaii?

Sugar played the role in Key Crash Crop,the desire of many Americans to control Hawaii because Hawaii was a big supplier of sugar and was cheap,bringing in money for American business.

How did the acquisiton of overseas territory affect the way the U.S. viewed its role in the world?

Protecting all the territories we own.

William Radolph Hearst

Published the most widely read papers-New York Journal and New York World.

What were the consequences of the Spanish-American War?

Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba and the Philippines which we gained territory on.

Chapter 7 section 1 Vocab.Imperialism

Involves the extension of a nation's power over other lands.

Sphere of Influence

Is a geographic area where an outside nation exerts special economic or political control.

What effect do you think the Panama Canal had on American military capabilities?

It made us more mobile to get around.

Bayonet Constitution

It severely restricted King Kalakaua powers and deprived most Hawaiians of the vote.

What was the Roosevelt Corollary?

It was us telling Europe not to colonize the western hemisphere or we will come after you.

How effective do you think dollar diplomacy was in Nicaragua?

It wasn't, we had to send troops.

Emilio Aguinaldo

Leader of a rebel army of Filipino patriots.

Francisco "Pancho" Villa

Led a large revolt against Diaz with the help of Pascaul Orozco.

Who was Pancho Villa?

Led a large revolt against Diaz,revolutionary.

John J. Pershing

Led more than 10,000 U.S. troops into Mexico.

Chapter 7 Section 3 Vocab. Platt Amendment

Limited Cuba's ability to sign treaties with other nations.

Who was Commodore Perry?

Mathew C. Perry.Naval Officer led the fleet to Japan in 1853.

In what various ways did the U.S. exert its power in Latin America?

Military force and economic power.

Why did lilikuokalania's plans for strengthening the monarchy alarm the American business community in Hawaii?

Money. Wanted Hawaii to become with US, absorb in our country.

What were the main incentives for countries to seek new territories?

Some main incentives for countries that seeked new countries are:Great Britain,France,Belgium,Germany and Japan, to spread economic interests with other countries.

Why do you think Francisco Madero and Victoriana Huerta both face challenges after they claimed mexico's presidency?

Neither can grasp the power of government of Mexico.

Foraker Act

Of 1900 established that the United States would appoint Puerto Rico's governor and the upper house of its legislature.

Tampico Incident

On April 9, 1914, 9(american) crew members of the USS Dolphin went ashore for supplies in the Mexican port of Tampico. There they were arrested by soldiers loyal to Huerta.

Why some Americans supported/opposed anexation of Philippines.Supporters(2)

Some people who favored annexation believed that the U.S. had a duty to spread its values overseas. -Other Americans wanted the Philippines for their economic and strategic value.

Why might Emilio Aguinaldo and other Filipino nationalists have felt betrayed by the U.S.?

On the night of February 4, 1899, a filipino was shot and was the beginning of the Philippine-American War.

Open Door Policy

The aim was to give all nations equal trading rights in China.

What were the key battles during the Spanish-American war?

The battle of San Juan Hill, Manila bay.

George Dewey

The commander/secertary of the U. S Navy's Asiatic squadron.

How do you think the expedition to find Pancho villa affected relations between Mexico and Americans?

The expedition of Pancho Villa because since Wilson realized that the threat of war increased each day that US troops stayed in Mexico then America's attention was focused more on Europe and the WW 1 then the search was called off and Mexico and the US became strained.

How did the tampico incident draw the US into armed conflict with Mexico?

The incident came in the midst of poor democratic relations with the U.S and Mexico.

Chapter 7 Section 2.What was the de Lome Letter?

The letter that Spanish ambassador wrote that got published that ridiculed president McKinley.

Why did location make Hawaii attractive to Americans?

The location of Hawaii attracted Americans because it was an ideal spot for coaling stations and and naval bases for ships traveling to and from Asia.

Rough Riders

The most famous volunteers, a regiment organized by Theodore Roosevelt after he left his navy post.

Yellow Journalism

The sensationalist style of news coverage called Yellow Journalism helped sway the U.S. public opinion in favor of war with Spain.

How much influence did the media have in building public support for the Spanish-American War?Explain.

Very, the media put out false statements and made the statements exaggerated, yellow journalism.

Roosevelt Corollary

Was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine articulated by Roosevelt of his State of Union Address in 1904.

What was Roosevelt Corollary?

Was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine articulated by Roosevelt of his State of Union Address in 1904.

What was the Panama Canal Zone?

Was an unorganized territory of the U.S.from 1903 to 1979 the canal centered in the Republic of Panama.

Russo-Japanese War

Was fought between the Russian and Japanese Empire over rival imperial ambitions in Manchuria and Korea.

Jose Marti

Was one such leader, exiled in 1878 helped Cubans want to fight for their Independence .

Chapter 7 Section 4 Review.Who was Porfirio Diaz?

Was the dictator of Mexico.

Yellow Journalism,

Was when journalists wrote scandalous stories and put big illustrations across the paper, a popular comic strip that ran in the World.

What was yellow journalism?

Was when journalists wrote scandalous stories and put big illustrations across the paper.

What was the Tampico incident?

When American crew members aboard the USS Dolphin went ashore for supplies in the Mexican port of Tampico by Mexican officials but were later released.

Liliuokalani

When King kalakaua died in 1891, his sister Liliuokalani became queen. Queen Liliuokalania was a Hawaiian nationalist who wanted to do away the bayonet constitution.

Who was Queen Liliuokalnia?

When King kalakaua died in 1891, his sister Liliuokalani became queen. Queen Liliuokalania was a Hawaiian nationalist who wanted to do away the bayonet constitution. Separatist, wanted independence from the US.

Which president favored dollar diplomacy?

William H. Taft.

What would have been the likely consequences for the U.S. if other western powers had divided China into colonies instead of accepting the Open Door Policy?

Would be resulting in war between China and the U.S. The policy gives the U.S. mandate to takeover power over the same East Asian countries like Philippine islands.

Hos did Jose Marti promote the Cuban cause from New York City?

Wrote in newspapers to encourage Cubans to continue to fight for their freedom and created the Cuban Revolutionary Party in 1892.

Was the U.S. justified in not granting immediate Independence to the Philippines?Why or why not?

Yes because, at first the Philippines were not ready to be independent but when the U.S. finally got control over them, the U.S. got them prepared to be independent but gave them limits on what they can do for government.

Was the press irresponsible in covering the buildup to the Spanish-American War?Why or why not?

The press was irresponsible in covering the the buildup to war because it wrote many false statements that exaggerated on what really happen.

Which of the following is true statement about the Boxer Rebellion?

B.Foreign missionaries and Chinese Christians in Beijing came under attack.

Why do you think President Wilson wished to avoid war with Mexico?

Because Wilson knew WW1 would be coming soon.

What are the effects from Hawaii in resulting of 1)sugar Plantations

Created more jobs outside Hawaii,America gained land/territory with other countries.

By the 1890's, how did the Cubans view Spanish rule?

Cubans viewed Spanish rule by being not happy to be part of the Spanish rule and was declaring independence.

What made Pancho Villa decide to lead a raid into New Mexico?

He needed supplies and US placed an embargo to supply him. So he decided to make a raid and get what he wanted.

Joseph Pullitzer

Helped Hearst publish the New York Journal and New York World.

Emiliano Zapata

Him and his army of mostly Native Americans peasants-known as zapatistas-wanted land to be returned to the native peoples.

Chapter 7 Section 1 Review.What is Imperialism?

Imperialism is different lands wanting more power and gaining more land/power.

Sphere of Influence

Imperialist nations carved out Sphere of Influence in China-geographic areas where they dominated politics/economy.

Chapter 7 Review. Key Terms and People.Bayonet Constitution

In 1887 King Kalakaua was forced to sign the Bayonet Constitution which severely restricted his power and denied most Hawaiians the right to vote.

Dollar Diplomacy

In Latin America and Asia,, President Taft practiced Dollar Diplomacy, a policy of substituting economic power for military force.

Why did the U.S. propose the Open Door Policy?

D.Without a sphere of influence of its own, the U.S. was afraid of being cut out of the China trade.

As government leaders, how did Porfirio Diaz and Francisco Madero differ?

Diaz was a dictator of Mexico and Madero was a president of Mexico, wanted to bring democracy.

2)Contained Naval Bases

2)Helped countries with their long trips at sea.

Protectorate

A country under the control and protection of another country.

Battle of San Juan Hill

A decisive battle of Spanish-American War, 6 of the Buffalo soldiers and 2 Rough Riders-including Theodore Roosevelt- received the Medal of Honor.

Chpater 7 Section 4 Vocab.Porfirio Diaz

A dictator who ruled Mexico

De Lome Letter

A letter from the Spanish Ambassador to the U.S.is the opinion of the Spanish involvement in Cuba and U.S. presidents diplomacy(was considered weak).

Sanford B. Dole

A rebel leader of the sugar tycoon, joined with John L. Stevens who recognized the new Republic of Hawaii.

Battle of Veracruz

A simple naval bombardment to Mexico that lead to a violent bloody battle between the U.S and Mexico, 17 Americans died and 300 Mexicans died.

Francisco Madero

A wealthy landowner but a reform-minded realist.

Why was the sinking of the USS Maine significant?

Because it was the third strike for Spain and caused the U.S to intervene in the war.

Why did Mexicans rise up against Diaz?

Because most Mexicans lived in poverty and Mexico's wealth was concentrated in the hands of foreigner investors and they were tired of him.

Why did the U.S. want to impress Japan in particular with the Great White Fleet?

Because the U.S wanted to show Japan and other countries just how powerful their military is.

Why did Americans think they might be at disadvantage in trading with China?

Because the U.S. was to late to secure a sphere of influence in China. American leaders feared that U.S. would be shut out of the valuable China trade.

Opponents(2)

-Some reasoned that annexation would violate the ideal of self-government- the foundation of the American system. -Other Americans feared that annexing the Philippines would open the doors to a flood of new immigrants.

Write the names who were involved with Latin America.(2)

1)Cuba 2)Puerto Rico 3)Panama, Columbia.

Then briefly discuss how U.S. became involved in each.(2)

1)Platte Amendment 2)Improving its government using the Foraker Act. 3)Panama Canal

3)Had economy resources to help countries out

3) Resources, bases and economy resources helped America become such a powerful country as it is.

Dollar Diplomacy

A policy of promoting American economic interests in other countries and using that economic power to achieve American policy goals.

Boxer Rebellion

A secret group that began attacking foreign missionaries and Chinese Christians, in 1900 Boxers lead a siege to the capital city of beijing.

Why were the Philippines of strategic importance to the U.S,?

Gave the U.S a foothold in South Pacific during World War 2.

Did General Weyler's actions toward civilians help or hinder the Spanish cause?Explain.

General Weylers actions towards civilians shocked Americans and encouraged them to help in the fight of independence.

Do you think imperialists who wanted to spread western culture were arrogant or well meaning? Explain.

I think imperialists who wanted to spread western culture were well meaning because those people had a strong sense of nationalism and felt a cultural superiority.

If the U.S. had lost the Spanish-American war do you think it would have been more or less likely to continue its quest for empire?Explain.

I think it would have been more likely but it would have had would wait for the U.S to recover from the war.

How do you think the Japanese reacted to the Great White Fleet?Do you think the fleet had effect that President Roosevelt wished?

The Japanese were frightened and and attacked in panic of unknowing the real reason they came.Yes.

What did Roosevelt Corollary do that the Monroe Doctrine had not done?

The Monroe Doctrine had been sought to prevent European intervention in the Western Hemisphere, but now the Roosevelt Corollary justified American intervention throughout the Western Hemipshere.

Why was it important to control malaria and yellow fever in Panama?

To eliminate diseases and to get the project of building the canal back on track.

Mexican Revolution

Unfolded as a series of uprisings in different parts of the country.

How did American sugar planters go outside the law to gain control over Hawaii?

American sugar planters got outside law to gain control over Hawaii by forming the secret society called Hawaiian League. The purpose of it was to overthrow the monarchy and establish democracy in Hawaii under the control of Americans.

Victoriano Huerta

In 1913 Huerta overthrew Mexico and imprisoned the president of Mexico at the time Madero and made himself president of Mexico.

Why did the U.S. make Cuba a protectorate?

After the Spanish-American war U.S. feared that other imperialist nations might try to take control of Cuba or undercut American business interests and to provide U.S. with naval bases and coal stations like Hawaii.

Battle of Veracruz

The Battle of Veracruz took place after the U.S. seized a German ship that was carrying weapons to Mexican president Victoriano Huertz.

Porferio Diaz

The Mexican Revolution began as a effort to overthrow the dictator

Open Door Policy

The Open Door Policy was attended to give all nations equal trading rights in China.

What was the Open Door Policy?

The Open Door Policy was to give all nations equal trading rights in China.

Why was president Wilson so eager to capture Pancho Villa?

The Pancho Villa expedition was in relation with Villa's illegal incursion into the US and attacked on the village Columbus in New Mexico during the New Mexico Revolution.

Platt Amendment

The Platt Amendment gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and to buy or lease land for naval and coaling stations.

Tampico Incident

The Tampico Incident occurred on April 19, 1914, when none U.S. sailors were mistakenly arrested by Mexican soldiers.

Was the US justified in launching the Battle of Veracruz?

The U.S . was justified and began with the first large-scale amphibious assualted conducted by the U.S. military forces.

Chapter 7 Section 3 Review.How did the United States govern Puerto Rico?

The U.S. did not make Puerto Rico a protectorate. Instead, it governed Puerto Rico a territory, as it did the Philippines.