Spanish American War And Imperialism Flashcards
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What was the Anti-Imperialist League and what were their beliefs?
Group against American expansion because they felt imperialism violated this nation’s founding principles of freedom and democracy.
Give a brief descriptions of the Spanish American War and how it affected the United States as a world power. which country gained independence as a result of the war?
A short war that transformed the United States into a world power and gave Cuba independence
How did the Spanish lose control of the Philippines?
American soldiers reinforced Filipino rebels, and together they took control over the Philippines
Where was the Spanish American War fought?
Cuba, Philippines
What was the de Lome Letter and the USS Maine? How did “yellow journalism” influence these events to lead the U.S. Into the Spanish American War
- De lome letter= criticized president McKinely, intensified anti-Spanish feelings, offended many Americans
- USS Maine= ship that was sunk in the Havana Harbor in Cuba which was there to protect American interests because of the Cuban revolts and rioting against Spain.
- Newspaper exaggeration these stories to influence the public opinion that the U.S. Should get involved with Cuba.
What is yellow journalism and what two newspapers competed for readers in the 1800’s by using it
- Yellow journalism are stories written which exaggerate or sensationalize the truth of a story.
- The New York World and the New York Journal
What was John Jay’s Open Door Policy?
To allow any nation to freely trade in China
Who were the “Boxers” and what were they revolting/fighting for?
They wanted to expel all foreigners and foreign influence from China
What was the center of Hawaiian islands economy
Tropical crops
Describe the involvement of the U.S. In the Philippines following the war
The United States improved infrastructure and set up a central government.
Why did president McKinley refused to give independence to the Filipino people?
He did not believe they were ready for self rule
Why did the U.S. Encourage a revolt in Panama
To obtain permission to build the Panama Canal
What were the foreign policy names and goals of President Theodore Roosevelt, William Taft, and Woodrow Wilson?
- Roosevelt: “big stick policy” which advocated the use of force in foreign affairs
- Taft: “Dollar Diplomacy” which advocated protecting trade and investment in Latin America and Asia
- Wilson: “Moral Diplomacy” which advocated spreading the Americans ideals of democracy and freedom to other nations
What is Self-Determination and how was it part of Woodrow Wilson’s foreign policy?
Refers to the right of people in other nations to choose their own government free from outside influence
Who is Emilio Aquinaldo
Leader and first president of the Philippines
What event happened on Sept. 5th 1901 which made Theodore Roosevelt president
Assassination of president McKinley
What was the Roosevelt Corollary
An extension to the Monroe Doctrine, it was implemented to preserve peace and protect American interest
What were the United States causes of imperialism
Raw materials, new markets, strategic military locations
What was the Platt Amendment?
The United States retained the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and build military bases in Cuba
