American Imperialism Content

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when a powerful country has political, military, or economic control over weaker countries

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Imperialism

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belief that certain people’s nations are superior, by expanding and dominating others

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Social Darwinism

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… and the Cubans rebelled against Spanish rules

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Jose Marti

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used exaggerated headlines and pictures to boost readership and support for Cuban rebellion

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Yellow Journalism

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affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power

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protectorate

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blows up in Havana harbor, 266 dead

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U.S.S. Maine

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established a civil government US president appointed the Puerto Rico governor and became a US territory

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Foraker Act

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US could intervene and buy or lease land for naval/refueling stations

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Platt Amendment

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believed the US granted the Phillipines independence

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Emilion Aguinaldo

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John Hay issued …

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Open door notes

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US would not establish permanent control over Cuba

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Teller Amendment

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warned European powers not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere

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Monroe Doctrine

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asserted the right of the US to intervene in Latin American nations

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Roosevelt Corollary

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What 2 events led to the annexation of Hawaii?

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• US built Pearl Harbor in 1887
• Queen Liliuokalani overthrown in 1891

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Who annexed Hawaii?
Who started leading Hawaii after the annexation?

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President McKinley annexed; Samford Dole began leading

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What was the process of acquiring Alaska?

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Oct 18, 1867, Sewards arranged for US to purchase Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million

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Protect China’s territorial and administrative territory

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Open Door Policy

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What was Roosevelts role in the Spanish-American War?

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Roosevelt and his rough riders take San Juan Hill; US wins fight in Cuba

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a waterway route between the Pacific and Atlantic built by the US

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Panama Canal

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How does Panama tie into American Imperialism?

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the US used diplomatic and military power to support Panamanian Independence from Columbia

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Chinese patriots demanded that all foreigners be expelled from the country

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Boxer Rebellion

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What 2 factors led to the US involvement in the Spanish-American War?

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• USS Maine blew up in Havana Harbor; US blamed Spain
• US wanted to protect investments

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group organized and commanded by Roosevelt; cowboys, miners, policemen, and college athletes

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Rough Riders

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open door to Asia and preserve stability in Latin-America

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Taft and Dollar Diplomacy

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segregated unit with African American soldiers and white officers

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Buffalo Soldiers

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using a strong military to achieve America's goals

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Big Stick Diplomacy

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promote human rights

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Moral Diplomacy

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What did Roosevelt send on a worldwide tour to show the US Navy's power?

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Great White Fleet

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Roosevelt led Rough Riders in a charge up; most famous incident of war; Spanish surrendered

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Battle of San Juan Hill

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How did Matthew Perry influence foreign trade with Japan?

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demanded a treat permitting trade and the opening of Japanese ports to US merchant ships

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What led to the Mexican Revolution?

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liberals and intellectuals began to challenge the regime of dictator Porfirio Diaz

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What 3 countries became U.S. territories or protectorates following America’s victory in the Spanish-American War?

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Phillipines, Puerto Rico, Guam

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What were the 3 reasons for Imperialism?

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-Raw materials/resources - New Markets - Millitary Intrests

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Hawaiian Queen who tried to eliminate white control in the Hawaiian government. The white population revolted and seized power.

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Liliuokalani

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Regions in China where foreign nations had control over trade and other economic and political activities.

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Spheres of Influence

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A poem by Rudyard Kipling written in 1899. It was the duty of imperializing nations to bring western culture and sensibility to the savage native populations that were encountered in far off lands

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White Man's Burden

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Who was sent to capture Pancho Villa in Mexico?

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John J Pershing

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How did the U.S. acquire the land to build a canal?

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paid Panama 10 mil

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Panama was a part of this country before becoming independent.

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Columbia