Imperialism
Mexico
Spanish-American War
Hawaii
American Samoa
Okinawa
100
The idea that America was meant to reach from coast to coast
Manifest Destiny
100
What was the first US annexation from Mexico?
Texas
100
Which US state is Cuba closest to?
Florida
100
Provide two reasons why America annexed Hawaii, based on the political cartoons from class.
-It did not seem challenging for USA to obtain
-Competition with Japan and England
-Thriving sugar business
100
During the height of imperialism, Samoa was split between America and ...
Germany
100
T/F: All Okinawans want the United States bases removed.
False: 20% support the bases.
200
What's two forms of imperialism?
Ecological
Military
Economic
Cultural
200
How did Spain gain control of the territory of current day California?
It sent Junipero Serra to establish a line of missions along the coast to subjugate Native Americans and claim California for Spain before Russia could.
200
Provide two reasons why America invaded Cuba
- the humanitarian crisis with concentration camps
- millions of acres/ iron mines/ sugar cane "vacant"
- explosion of American warship off Cuban coast
- America can "help" Cubans govern
- If Germany/England can do it, America can do it
200
What was the “real theft” that occurred in Hawaii after annexation?
The culture lost to imperialism. Hawaiians were forbidden from speaking their native language, etc.
200
What does it mean to be a US National?
-Not an official US citizen
-Must pay a fee/take test to gain citizenship
-Cannot run for president/vote in federal elections
-cannot hold certain government jobs
200
Why were Americans in Okinawa to begin with?
To fight the Japanese in WWII
300
What's the term that means "The act of adding a territory to an existing country?"
(there's one correct, technical answer!)
annexation/annex
300
Why were Americans in Texas to begin with?
Independent Mexico couldn't secure it's northernmost territory from the encroachment of Native Americans, and thereby asked Americans to come occupy the land.
300
What are two regions gained by America from the Spanish-American War?
Philippines
Guam
Puerto Rico
Military base in Cuba (not Cuba overall!)
300
Political cartoons like these were meant for American audiences. Why would artists depict Queen Liliuokalani as this?:
To dehumanize the Hawaiians so the public would not be bothered that America helped overthrow the Hawaiian monarchy and stole the land.
300
Why do some Samoans not want to be granted American citizenship? (provide 1 specific answer)
To protect Samoan traditional culture (fa'a Samoa) like...
-communal land ownership
-respect for elders
-local traditional customs
-fear that laws to protect natives will lead to legal battles based on race (can't discriminate based on race claims)
Some don't want American Samoa to turn into Hawaii, which had laws against practicing their culture after annexation.
300
After gaining control, what type of government did America want to establish in Okinawa, and how did the United States carry it out?
military-style; Okinawans were detained in detention camps to be monitored/"assimilated."
400
This was a controversial economic factor in westward expansion
Its consequence of spreading slavery for economic growth via cash crops.
400
Mexico's messy internalized politics in the 1800s was a cause of...
Mexico's losing the war with America due to weak armies and thereby lost a third of its territory.
400
What's the overall significance of the United States involving itself with Cuba?
It demonstrated the strength of the USA as a superpower/gained respect from other large countries
400
Who led a coup (overthrow) of the Hawaiian monarchy, and who helped?
Sanford B. Dole, helped by the United States
400
Why are American Samoans not granted automatic citizenship and are instead called US Nationals?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that these territories were inhabited by "alien races" and might not easily adapt to American legal systems and traditions.
400
What did Okinawans demand when they fought for reversion? (provide 2 ideas!)
-to be controlled by Japan but treated with equality
-American military bases removed
-no nuclear weapons on Okinawa anymore
500
Name four of the acquired territories during Westward Expansion:
500
Which Mexican commander led most fights against America for the war of land?
Antonio López de Santa Anna
500
In what year did America invade Cuba?
1898
500
Which president ultimately led annexing Hawaii as the 50th state in 1959?
President McKinley
500
How many years was American Samoa controlled by the U.S. Navy? (correct answer is within a 5 year range!)
51 years
(1900-1951)
500
According to Professor Maedomari Hiromori, how much (%) does Okinawa depend on the military bases to boost its economy today?
5%