American Expansionalism
the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories
Imperialism
What are the 2 sites where the Spanish – American war was fought?
Philippines and Cuba
Allowed the United States to intervene in Cuba and gave the United States control of the naval base at Guantanamo Bay.
Platt Amendment
He was part of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American War
Roosevelt
John Hay proposed this policy stating that trading rights in China were open to all foreign powers.
Open Door Policy
What land did the U.S buy from the Russians
Alaska
U.S. ship sunk offshore of Havana, Cuba; blamed on the Spanish.
USS Maine
Law passed by congress in 1900's under which the US gave Puerto Ricans a limited say in government.
Foraker Act
During whos presidency did the U.S government used its economic might to tighten its control over Latin America. Known as the "Dollar Diplomacy," U.S. corporations and the government forced open Latin American Markets.
Taft
Groups of Chinese who were not happy with foreign influence.
Boxers
What is the name of the Naval Base the U.S built in Hawaii?
Pearl Harbor
A type of journalism that presents little or no legitimate well-researched news and instead uses eye-catching headlines to sell more newspapers.
Yellow Journalism
Who led the rebels in the Philippines against American rule
Emilio Aguinaldo
President who became involved in the affair of Mexico and their government.
Woodrow Wilson
What was the name of the war that President Theodore Roosevelt mediated?
Russo-Japanese War
desire for military strength, thirst for new markets, belief in cultural superiority
Volunteer soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War
Rough Riders
Letter from the Spanish ambassador that caused an outcry for calling President Mckinley "weak."
DeLome Letter
Wanted to construct a canal in order to cut down the time of travel for trade and naval ships. Panama Canal built after helping Panama gain independence from Columbia.
Roosevelt
What was Roosevelt's motto?
"Speak softly and carry a big stick,"
A revolution was organized, and with the help of the marines, business groups overthrew the queen of Hawaii and set up a new government headed by Sanford B. Dole. What was the Queens name?
Queen Lil / Liliuokalani
What guaranteed Cuban independence?
the Teller Amendment
Amendment that stated that Cuba would place naval bases at the disposal of the United States and not borrow any amounts from foreign countries. Gave U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs at any time.
Platt Amendment
What is the Roosevelt Corollary?
asserted that the U.S. could intervene in any Latin American disputes with foreign powers by acting as "policeman."
Name one argument of the anti-imperialists?
U.S fought British imperialism and should not become imperialists themselves. Imperialism was anti-democratic, colonies created danger of being pulled into future global conflicts, fear cheap colonial labor,