H Flashcards
(13 cards)
Matthew C. Perry
his visit to Tokyo Bay, Japan with a squadron of U.S. trade and to industrialize to compete in the modern world
Frederick Jackson Turner
his theory influenced expansionists who believe that overseas expansion was the new frontier
William Seward
Secretary of State who bought Alaska
Liliuokalani
Last Queen of Hawaii who was overthrown
Alfred T. Mahan
U.S. naval captain who argued that the key to strong trade was a powerful navy
John Hay
issued the two Open Door trade with China
Jose Marti
Cuban exile who urged American government to help rebels in Cuba
William Randolph Hearst
publisher of the New York Journal
Emilio Aguinaldo
rebel leader in the Philippines who fought against Spain
William C. Gorgas
American expert on tropical diseases and helped get rid of yellow fever and malaria in Panama during the canal’s construction
Big Stick Diplomacy
Roosevelt’s foreign policy that stated if diplomacy failed, the USA would use military force to protect its interests
Dollar Diplomacy
Taft’s foreign policy that had the idea that economic ties were the best way to expand American influence
Francisco Villa
Mexican rebel named Pancho who led an attack into New Mexico killing 18 Americans