Spanish American War
Who was blamed for the U.S.S. Maine Blowing up?
Spain
What was the Roosevelt Corollary?
Sphere of influence politics
Moral responsibility for "civilized nations" to intervene in "uncivilized" territories.
What is Yellow Journalism? Why is it important?
Sensationalist media, profit over factual news coverage
Greatly influenced public opinion and in turn, policy of those in power
How did the U.S. treat Filipinos during the war?
Tortured captives, raped civilians, pillaged and burned down villages
Why is the Panama Canal important to the U.S. economy?
Transports goods faster and cheaper
U.S. control of canal means control over a crucial passageway for goods
Money, Power, Land, Religion
How did the "White Mans Burden" justify imperialism?
Viewed other ethnic groups as inferior, uncivilized, and in need of saving. spread the idea of "we are actually helping them"
How does Yellow Journalism differ from responsible reporting?
Yellow Journalists exaggerate or sensationalize their reporting
In other words, profit/paper sales over factual information
How did the Philippines react to Spain surrendering and selling the territory to the U.S.?
Outrage - Philippines declares war on the U.S.
What were some challenges building the Canal?
Mudslides, Diseases, Harsh working conditions
How did Americans view the Cubans and Spanish?
Sympathized with the Cubans - saw them as revolutionaries who wanted to govern themselves (Related to them)
Saw the Spanish as oppressive - no better than the British during the revolutionary war
How is the Great White Fleet a perfect example of "speak softly and carry a big stick"
Show of military might, sent on diplomatic missions
soft power vs. hard power
How did Yellow Journalism Stoke the flames of tension between the U.S. and Spain?
Influenced Americans to believe Spain blew up the Maine, and influenced the public to be pro war
What war tactic did the Filipinos use which made Americans question who was a civilian and who was a combatant? (Hint: Major theme in Vietnam war as well)
Gorilla Warfare
How did U.S. Engineers manage to get boats past the natural mountain barrier?
A System of locks that raises and lowers water levels, lifting the ships up and over the mountains
What 4 Territories did the U.S. control after winning the war?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam
How did the Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt Corollary influence politics today? (Hint: think about trump!)
Modern day politicians become inspired and influenced by old ideas, which guide their policymaking decisions
True or False: The U.S.S. Maine was confirmed to be sunk by a Spanish attack
False: Despite Claims from journalists, a Team of divers in the 1970's concluded the Maine was sunk from an explosion triggered by munitions onboard.
Why was a fake battle staged during the Filipino revolution between the U.S. and Spain?
So that the Spanish would surrender to the U.S. instead of the Filipinos
Led to Spain selling the territory and making a clean exit
How did the U.S. Acquire the land to build the Panama Canal?
Supported Panamanian rebellion against Columbia
Why was the Maine sent to Cuba?
Protect Americans in Cuba at the time, And maintain military presence in the region
in laymans terms, explain what the poem below is saying:
"Take up the White Man's burden— Send forth the best ye breed— Go bind your sons to exile To serve your captives' need; To wait in heavy harness On fluttered folk and wild— Your new-caught sullen peoples, Half devil and half child. "
send forth the best people (white people) to save people in "uncivilized lands" and teach them western values
How does Yellow Journalism influence U.S. policy decisions?
Journalists influence public opinion, which influences elections of those in power, or the people might in turn pressure elected officials to act a certain way
What was the hypocrisy of the U.S. Controlling the Philippines (A country that wanted to govern itself)?
Americans believe in governing by the "consent of the governed" yet did not have the consent of Filipinos
Why were some Americans against The Canal's Construction?
The job was seen as a pipe dream, or impossible
The project was expensive
Many workers died making it