Imperialism
Name the three main causes of American Imperialism.
Economic, military, cultural
When was the Spanish American war?
1898
What is aggression?
Actions or behaviors that use threats or force.
Where was the USS Main sent?
To the harbor at Havana, Cuba
What happened to President Mckinley?
He was assassinated in 1901.
What drives the economic cause?
The desire to obtain more natural resources to develop new products and grow the economy.
Who wanted independence during the Spanish American war?
The Cuban people
What is imperialism?
A policy of a country expanding it's influence or power through colonization, force or other ways
What happened to the USS Maine
It exploded suddenly
What did new President Roosevelt fear?
What drives the military cause?
A need to create new military bases around the world to protect business
What was America's interest in Cuba during the late 1800's?
American companies had a lot of money invested in Cuban sugar.
What is a territory?
An area of land that belongs to or is under the rule of another country or ruler.
Who was blamed for the explosion of the USS Maine?
Spain
What did the Monroe Doctorine say?
If European powers interfere in the new independent countries in the Western Hemisphere, the U.S. would consider it an act of aggression
What drives the cultural cause?
A belief that the world needed American democracy and liberty.
What event played a key role in the declaration of war with Spain?
The explosion of the USS Maine.
What is colonization?
Colonization is a process of establishing control over foreign territories or peoples.
What was the rallying cry that evolved following the explosion?
"Remember the Maine"
What was the band of soldiers that Roosevelt led called?
Before - in 1823
Who were the two presidents who seized on the ideas of imperialism?
What influence stirred the pot in the Spanish-American war?
Yellow Journalism
What is a corollary?
Something that naturally follows or accompanies and idea.
William Mckinley
Who was the Monroe Doctrine mostly written by?
Quincy Adams wrote most of it but it was presented to congress by President Monroe.