Through Their Eyes
Change and Continuity
Cause and Effect
Using the Past
Turning Points
100
How did Americans feel about Latin Americans and Filipinos?
The Americans thought that their job was to Americanize these people. The U.S. also called this the, 'White Man's Burden'.
100
What caused the Spanish-American war to begin?
Since Cubans were revolting against Spain, the Spaniards decided to take action. General Valeriano Weyler used very harsh methods to punish Cubans. This conflict was interrupting the trade between the U.S. and Cuba. American citizens also became outraged by the harsh methods of punishment.
100
What belief about military did the US have in WWI and now?
Militarism or that the US needs a large army
100
What caused America to become interested in expansion (rather than staying isolated)?
Many Americans approved the idea of expansion. Expansion would increase economic interests, military interests (those who rule the sea, rule the world), and belief in cultural superiority.
200
Why did the U.S. take interest in Hawaii?
Sugar planters were using Hawaii's resources to grow sugar. The U.S. military also wanted to use Pearl Harbor as a naval base.
200
Was the Roosevelt Corollary mainly a continuation or change of the Monroe Doctrine?
The Roosevelt Corollary is mainly a change. Before, no one could enter Latin America, but now the U.S. can go into Latin America (legally).
200
How did the building of the Panama Canal affect the U.S. Navy?
The Panama Canal provided easy access to the Pacific Ocean. Before the Panama Canal was built, ships on the east coast of the U.S. had to go around South America.
200
What alliances in WWI are still allied with the US?
Britain and France
200
How did the Panama Canal change the navy?
It allowed a small navy to cover two oceans.
300
How did the queen of Hawaii (Queen Liliuokalani) feel about the planters and the U.S.?
Queen Liliuokalani felt that the power of the planters should be limited. She also felt that they had too much influence. She inspired a revolt against the planters.
300
How is the annexation of Hawaii different from the involvement of the U.S. in the Philippines?
The U.S. was in Hawaii to use their resources to grow sugar. But the U.S. was in Philippines (a colony of Spain) because of the Spanish-American War.
300
How did Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders effect the Spanish-American War?
TR and the Rough Riders captured San Juan Hill. Two days later, American ships destroyed Spain's ships as they tried to leave Santiago Harbor. A week later the U.S. took Puerto Rico. Soon after, Spain signed a truce.
300
What part of the Open Door Policy do we see today?
Many countries have trade with China, there is no one monopoly.
300
What events change the US from neutrality in WWI to siding with the allies?
The sinking of the Lusitania, unrestricted use of U-Boats, and the Zimmerman telegram.
400
What did the Anti-Imperialist League want to achieve using their efforts? Were they effective?
The AIL wanted Americans to stop denying the right that countries had to self govern. They were not successful, their voice was lost in the positivity feedback in starting the Spanish-American War.
400
What reaction did the public have to William Seward's negotiation of the purchase of Alaska?
The public thought that the $7.2 mil. deal was a waste. They didn't know that Alaska was full of resources and the purchase was a great bargain.
400
What qualities did Teddy Roosevelt have to be an effective leader?
TR always made decisions that would improve America (like finishing the Panama Canal). He also acknowledged the hard work that people were doing while building the Panama Canal. He always showed that the U.S. was a great power. "Speak softly, but carry a big stick."
400
Is America today still imperialist? Why or Why not.
Yes because the go to other countries and for democracy on them. No because the US doesn't take other people's territory.
400
What did the Roosevelt Corollary allow the US to do in the Americas.
It allowed Americans to police how countries are doing anything. The US was allowed to get involved in foreign affairs.
500
How did imperialized nations view the Americans who ruled them?
They saw Americans and people who destroyed their culture and they didn't belong in their land.
500
How are Wilson's 14 points a continuation of his policies before WWI?
Wilson is trying to achieve peace while losing as few lives as possible. His policy of neutrality kept Americans from dying, and the 14 points tried to prevent war.
500
The United Nations was pioneered by which US President?
Woodrow Wilson
500
How did the convoy system change how supplies got to Europe?
It had destroyers around the merchant ship. This allowed for safer transport of goods.
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