Power Essentials
Economic Reasons: Access to raw materials and markets to sell goods to further industrial growth.
What is an argument for American imperialism?
Monroe Doctrine
What was the 1800s document that declared that Europe needed to stay out of the affairs of the Western Hemisphere?
Who was William McKinley?
Nation that was being cut up into spheres of influence by imperialist nations.
What is China?
Purchased from Russia in 1867. Contains abundant wildlife & resources. Becomes state in 1959
What is Alaska?
American ideals: Freedom, liberty, & self-determination were ideals listed in Declaration of Independence & Constitution. Taking colonies would violate these.
What is an argument against American imperialism?
Roosevelt Corollary
What is the statement by the U.S. adding the use of force could be used to defend American interests in the western hemisphere?
One of the leaders of the Rough Riders.
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
Filipino rebel who fought against United States
Who was Emilio Aguinaldo?
U.S. sugar growers caused a revolution on this Pacific island chain. Queen Lily stepped down to avoid bloodshed. Becomes state in 1959.
What is Hawaii?
Yellow Journalism
What is news that is exaggerated or sensationalized to sell newspapers. U.S. newspapers exaggerated the events occurring in Cuba angering Americans leading many to call for war?
Open Door Policy
What was the policy authored by John Hay to encourage trade in China?
Cuban poet who wrote about atrocities committed by Spanish provoking U.S. involvement.
Who was Jose Marti?
Following the war, this nation fought against the U.S. for their independence.
Wanted independence from Spain. Jose Marti organizes uprising damaging U.S. held sugar plantations. U.S.S. Maine explodes in Havana harbor.
What is Cuba?
Cuba after the war
U.S. territory following war
Where is Puerto Rico or Guam?
This statement declared the Cuba would become a protectorate of the United States.
What is the Platt Amendment?
Site of first military action of Spanish American War. George Dewey entered Manila Bay here. Eventually sold to the United States for $20 million.
What is the Philippines?
Spanish American War
What is the war that propelled America into becoming an imperial power?
America's foreign policy before the Spanish American War.
What is isolationism?
George Dewey defeats the Spanish fleet here
What is Manila Bay, the Philippines?
The U.S. encouraged this in order to gain access to build a canal.
What is a Panamanian revolt against Colombia?
A very strategic shortcut allowing ships to travel quickly from Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean or vice versa. Constructed by the United States. Opened for business in 1914.
What is Panama?