chapter 15 Flashcards
(12 cards)
when was Hawaii annexed?
July 7th, 1898
why did Dewey lead an attack on ships in manila Bay during the Spanish American war?
owned by Spain
who were the rough riders?
volunteer cavalry
when did the us grant independence to Philippines?
1946
why did journalists call the Alaska purchase of 1867 seward’s folly?
thought Alaska useless
what territories did the 1898 treaty of Paris deal with?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines
how did the us gain full control of the Philippines?
bought it from Spain for $20 million
how did militarism contribute to increased imperialism?
made the military stronger
what did Taft do to help restore order in the Philippines?
censored the press
how did the us show its dominance over the Philippines?
military force
what tactic did Filipino insurgents use to undermine American power?
guerrilla tactics
what was Roosevelt’s big stick diplomacy?
he believed in a strong military to be carried out
