Key Terms
Define Yellow Journalism.
Journalism that has catchy headlines but lacks legitimate research; exaggeration; sensationalize; Pulitzer and Hearst
Where did the Spanish-American War take place?
( 2 places)
Cuba & Philippines
Alaska was apart of U.S. expansion.
(True or False)
True
When did the U.S. Foreign Policy take place?
1890-1914
During who presidency, the concept of an “American Empire” was made a reality throughout the latter half of the 1800s?
James K. Polk
Who was involved in the Treaty of Kanagawa?
Matthew Perry
How long did the Spanish-American War last?
113 days
When did the United States Expansion in the Pacific take place?
1867–1899
What was the Open Door Policy?
China is a weak country in the 1890's. European powers had basically spit China into spheres of influence. (1899) Secretary of State John Hay urged European leaders respect Chinese rights and fair competition.
During this “Age of Imperialism”, The united states had control over countries such as?
Cuba, Philippines, Germany, Austria, Korea and Japan
Who was involved in the Open Door Policy?
Secretary John Hay
How many Americans died during this war?
379
Canada was a part of the U.S. territory?
(True or False)
False
When was the Boxer's Rebellion? When was it?
Super-patriotic group of Chinese trained in martial arts murdered foreigners and Christians. A multinational force (including American soldiers) stopped the rebellion ; 1900
What was the quote that the French observer Alexis de Tocqueville concluded?
“Proceeding along a path to which no limit can be perceived’’
Define Teller Amendment.
U.S. military involvement status; U.S. cannot annex Cuba; leave control of island to its people
Which president fought in the Spanish-American War?
Teddy Roosevelt
Alaska was purchased from where? When?
Russia ; 1867
Name everything that happen after the 1900's.
(IN ORDER)
1905 - Treaty of Portsmouth
1908 - Root-Takahira Agreement
1908 - Gentlemen’s Agreement
“Aggressive encroachment of one people upon the territory of another, resulting in the subjugation of that people to alien rule.” refers to whom?
Native Americans
When did Sewers Folly take place?
1867
What were ALL the causes of the Spanish-American War?
Cuban Revolution
Proximity of Cuba to U.S.
Yellow Journalism
The De Lome Letter
The Sinking of the Battleship ¨Maine¨
Name ALL 5 reasons for Expansion AND explain them.
Expand business interests-US economy boomed. Companies built overseas factories. Need new markets to prevent financial panics.
Military interests–International competition for colonies would leave America behind. 1890 funding approved for 3 battleships (US becomes 2 ocean navy). International navy needs coaling ports.
Social Darwinism- US must expand to survive. Whites are superior race. Must spread superiority.
Spread Christianity-All nations should be Christian. Bring values to “backward” people.
American Frontier Closed - US pioneer spirit looks towards foreign interests. Expand or explode.
How many Asian consumers were in China?
400,000,000
United States to gain possession and control of all ports, buildings, harbors, military equipment, and public property that had formally belonged to?
The government of the Hawaiian Islands