Imperilism 101
What is it called when a country takes over other countries
What is imperialism?
This historian said a strong navy was the key to power.
Who was Alfred T. Mahan?
What was Seward's Folly?
What was Seward's Folly?
Why was Hawaii annexed?
What are sugar plantations and its strategic location?
What is jingoism?
This term describes extreme patriotism that favors aggressive policies
What is an extractive economy?
This type of economy focuses on taking natural resources from colonies.
Who was Queen Liliuokalani?
Queen of Hawaii who tried to resist US influence.
What exploded in Havana Harbor?
What was the USS Maine?
Why did Perry sail to Japan?
What is open trade between Japan and the U.S.?
What is Yellow Journalism?
This term refers to exaggerated news stories used to sway public opinion.
This philosophy said stronger nations and races were destined to rule over weaker ones.
What is Social Darwinism?
This group of volunteer soldiers gained fame in the Spanish-American War
Who were the Rough Riders?
This treaty ended the Spanish-American War
What was the Treaty of Paris (1898)?
Alaska was purchased for this reason
What is to gain natural resources and expand U.S. territory?
This is one U.S. territory gained after the Spanish-American War.
What is Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Philippines?
This belief stated that Americans were destined to expand westward and beyond
What is Manifest Destiny?
He was a key figure in overthrowing the Hawaiian monarchy.
Who was Sanford B. Dole?
This famous battle made Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders heroes.
What was the Battle of San Juan Hill?
The U.S. fought Spain for this reason.
What is to help Cuba gain independence and protect U.S. interests?
The Klondike Gold Rush led to this.
What is increased migration to Alaska?
One main reason America expanded overseas in the late 1800s
What is to find new markets for goods (trade)?
This historian said that America’s frontier acted as a "safety valve" for the economy.
Who was Frederick Jackson Turner?
This major victory took place in the Philippines, led by Commodore Dewey
What was the Battle of Manila Bay?
People criticized Seward's purchase of Alaska because of this
What is they thought Alaska was a useless, frozen wasteland?
hese were three effects of the Treaty of Paris (1898)