China, Hawaii, Philippines
Why do Western Nations want to gain new colonies?
Power, Access to new markets, raw materials
How many miles did the canal save ?
8,000
Who was the heaviest investor in Mexico?
The United States
Arranged the purchase of Alska
William H. Seward
Practice of building an empire by founding colonies or conquering other nations
Imperialism
Why did the US want to get involved in Hawaii?
Sugar
What two tropical diseases killed many during the building?
Malaria + Yellow Fever
Queen of Hawaii
Liluokalani
Bonus payment by government
Subsidy
Who led the Filipino fight for independence?
Emilio Aguinaldo
When did the Canal open to traffic?
August 15th, 1914
How many miles did General Pershing persue Pancho Villa for?
300 miles
Mexican Revolutionist US chased for 300+ miles
Pancho Villa
Avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries
Isolationism
What type of Warfare do rebels use against Superior power
Guerilla
The Canal connected what for the US?
Atlantic and Pacific Naval Fleets
How did President Wilson respond to Huerta assuming power in Mexico
He refused to recognize him as leader
Sent by President Filmore to secure trade in Japan
Matthew Perry
Areas where foreign nations could control trade and natural resources
Spheres of Influence
What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?
Equal trade access for all
Who originally owned the Isthmus of Panama?
Colombia
Described the US as "Police Officers" of the western Hemisphere
Hired artist and illustrator to enhance his yellow journalism
William Randolph Hearst
Movement led by Chinese nationalist who were angered by foreign involvement
Boxer Rebellion