Definitions
What is imperialism?
The economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker ones
What important things did Theodore Roosevelt accomplish?
- Roosevelt Corollary
- fought and led troops in Spanish American War
- "Big Stick" Policy
What event was the biggest reason why American citizens called for a war with Spain?
The explosion of the USS Maine
What did the Open Door Policy establish?
All countries are allowed to trade with China
T/F: A hot dog is a sandwich
True
The belief that European white people are superior (better) than others
What important things did William Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer accomplish?
- competing newspaper companies
- yellow journalism
- pushed American public to supporting Spanish-American War
The group called "Rough Riders" helped in which conflict?
Spanish-American War
What did the Platt Amendment establish?
Added conditions to Cuba's new constitution, which gave America a lot of rights over Cuban foreign policies
How many pets does Ms. Lanyon have?
1 cat!
What is pan-americanism?
Encouraging the cooperation between nations throughout the Americas
What important things did Jose Marti accomplish?
- brought together Cuban exiles in NYC
- planned for invasion of Cuban government
- helped rebels seize control over Cuba and gain Cuban independence
Commodore Dewey led troops in which conflict?
America's invasion of the Philippines, leading to the capture of the country's capital
What did the Foraker Act establish?
A functioning government on Puerto Rico
T/F: Cereal is a soup
False!
What is yellow journalism?
Exaggerated or made-up stories written and released by newspapers to attract readers
What important things did Matthew Perry accomplish?
- led naval expedition to Japan to negotiate trade treaty
- displayed American authority and dominance
- helped gained access to Japanese trading
The Boxer Rebellion was fighting for what?
To push out foreign influence in China
What did the Roosevelt Corollary establish?
The US will intervene in Latin American affairs when necessary to maintain economic and political stability in the Western Hemisphere
Which college did Ms. Lanyon go to?
Michigan State!
What is autonomy?
The right to run a nation's government without foreign involvement
What important things did William McKinley accomplish?
- sent the USS Maine to Cuba
- authorized war with Cuba
- decided to annex Cuba and Puerto Rico
Pancho Villa led a group of rebels against American troops for what reason?
To end American control over Mexico
What did the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty establish?
Gave the US the exclusive right to build any proposed canal through Central America
T/F: Pineapple belongs on pizza
False!