Hawaii
Open Door Policy/Roosevelt Corollary
Open Door Policy/Roosevelt Corollary
Imperialism
Spanish American War
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What is the Anti-Imperialism League?
Opposed territorial expansion & believed it to be in conflict the ideals and institutions of American democracy. They did not approve of the U.S. imposing itself on foreign lands and people.
100
The conditions portrayed in this picture led to the creaetion of what policy?
The Open Door Policy
100
Which foreign policy from the early 1900s expanded on the goals of the Monroe Doctrine?
Roosevelt Corollary
100
Imperialism
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
100
What military strategy caused the event in the headline?
unrestricted submarine warfare
200
Why did American merchants want to take over Hawaii?
1. U.S. desired to become more internationalistic and imperialistic so that they could keep their eyes on the European powers who were developing their colonial powers.
2. Wanted to possess a naval base of operations to see after their possessions at the time
3. Hawaii was an important stop for whaling ships and was a growing sugar producer
200
The policy reflects what belief held by the United States?
All nations should have equal access to trade with China.
200
What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?
to gain US commerical access to China
200
Justify Imperialism
Expansion into new global economic markets
Belief in racial & cultural superiority
Spread Christianity
Military & strategic reasons
200
What historical event completes this?
yellow journalism
300
Why is this headline a turn in History?
It marked the first time the United States expanded into the Pacific islands.
300
Which of these options reflected President Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy?
expansion of the Monroe Doctrine
300
What was one effect of the Open Door policy?
increased access to Chinese markets
300
Problems with Imperialism
Imperialism created massive tension around the world for a variety of reasons.
The European nations that practiced imperialism developed competition with one another as each tried to gain control of various areas in the world.
In addition to this, natives resented being controlled by foreign powers. Rebellions broke out as weaker regions tried to force the European imperial powers out of their regions
300
This advertisement is evidence of what public perception of Teddy Roosevelt?
Roosevelt was a brave war hero.
400
Why did President McKinley ignore this letter?
The annexation of Hawaii was good for the economy of the United States.
400
The United States advocated this policy for which economic reason?
to dissolve spheres of influence to minimize the advantages of other nations
400
What was the purpose of this policy?
to increase trade with China
400
The Platt Amendment (1901)
U.S. makes Cuba a protectorate vs. independence as promised in the Teller Amendment
U.S. would maintain naval base at Guantanamo Bay
Cuba cannot accumulate any significant debt
400
What is the best title for these notes?
Causes of the Spanish-American War
500
Based on this cartoon, why was the US interested in Hawaii?
to gain access to the valuable resources in Hawaii
500
How did the Boxer Rebellion increase support for the Open Door Policy?
Westerners realized that they could more effectively exploit China if they stuck together.
500
Which statement best describes the policy of Dollar Diplomacy during the age of Imperialism?
The use of financial means to give the U.S. reason to intervene in the affairs of Latin American nations.
500
The building of the Panama Canal was important because it:
Facilitated movement between Atlantic and Pacific ports.
500
How did the Spanish American War most contribute to the rise of the US as a world power?
It gave the United States ownership of several Caribbean and Pacific islands.