General Imperialism
Definition of imperialism.
Policies aimed at extending U.S. influence abroad.
U.S. bought Alaska from ___________.
Russia
Spain
The United States teamed up with rebels from which country to fight against Spain?
The Philippines.
People against american imperialism.
Three types of imperialism.
Political, cultural, economic.
Definition of annexation.
Take possession of an area of land, usually by force.
Define Yellow Journalism.
Exaggerated headlines - unverified sensationalism.
Which war lasted longer: Spanish-American War or the Philippine-American War?
Philippine-American War
Country the United States wanted to open trade with - "Open Door Policy"
China
Most important investment in order to assert control over potential colonies.
Navy
2 important things Alaska gave to the U.S.
Territories the United States received after the Spanish American War.
Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
Country that became a "protectorate" of the United States after the Spanish-American War.
Cuba
Importance of the Panama Canal.
Reduce travel times - short cut between Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Give US control of trade crossing from Atlantic to Pacific.
Explain the Monroe Doctrine.
The U.S. warns Europe not to get involved in the Western Hemisphere.
The U.S. annexed Hawaii in _____ and it formally became a state in ______.
1898; 1959
Reason for the start of the Spanish-American War.
Newspapers blame the explosion on the U.S.S. Maine on the Spanish.
Year that the Philippines receive independence from the United States.
1946
What is this policy called? - U.S. will use force to protect its economic interests in Latin America.
Roosevelt Corollary
Four reasons behind American imperialism.
Desire for military strength
Economics
Belief in cultural superiority
Religion
What was an economic reason for the USA annexing Hawaii?
To avoid paying taxes on Hawaiian goods.
Platt Amendment of 1903.
Explain the difference between yellow journalism and muckraking.
Yellow journalism - doesn't care about truth
Muckraking - exposes truth
This policy is called? - "U.S. will not recognize any Latin American government that was oppressive, undemocratic, or hostile to U.S. interests."
Missionary Diplomacy