Imperialism I
A stronger nation extends its power over a weaker nation to gain resources
imperialism
Other than Cuba, where did the Spanish American War take place?
The Philippines
Politicians that did not support Imperialism were called ...
Anti-Imperialist
Addition to the Monroe Doctrine, U.S. could be involved in Latin America
Roosevelt Corollary
outlawed monopolies and any organization (trusts) that restricted trade or competition
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Hawaiian Queen overthrown by Americans in Hawaii who wanted to be annexed by U.S.
Queen Liliuokalani
What did the U.S. do with colonies that were held by Spain after (the U.S. won) the war
Created treaties that limited these nations freedom, options and abilities
The United States wanted a canal built for military and shipping, what was it called?
Panama Canal
What was the name for the Roosevelt Corollary
Big Stick Policy
Sec. of State John Hay sent this note to many of the European nations which were controlling some type of trade in China
Open Door Policy
What resources were found in Alaska to prove it was not as much of a folly as everyone thought?
Timber, oil and gold
exaggerated reporting
yellow journalism
Who was the American planter that became President of Hawaii
Hawaii's most popular resource to be traded with the U.S.
Sugar and/or Pineapples
The Panama Canal was a big deal for the U.S in which two reasons?
Military and Trade
President George Washington, and later Grover Cleveland were not interested in the U.S. becoming involved with the affairs of other countries. An idea we call...
Isolationism
Teddy Roosevelt leads a volunteer cavalry in battle at San Juan Hill
Rough Riders
Who was the Spanish General known as "The Butcher"
What was ironic about the U.S.'s support of Filipino Rebels during the Spanish American War?
After gaining independence from Spain, the Filipino people rebelled against the U.S.
President Wilson's foreign policy philosophy
Who wrote “The Influence of Sea Power upon History”?
Alfred Mahan
U.S. ship explodes in Cuban harbor, U.S. blame Spanish
USS Maine
A rebellion started by secret Chinese societies to rid China of “foreign devils”
Boxer Rebellion
What two issues came with building the Panama Canal??
Disease and Landslides
An idea like the Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt Corollary, but this used $$$ instead of military power
William Taft's Dollar Diplomacy