Economic Interests, Military Interests, and Belief in Cultural Superiority
What are the 3 factors that helped to fuel the development of American imperialism?
100
Spanish-American war
What is a war in 1898 that began when the U.S. demanded Cuba's independence from Spain?
100
In 1900, Chinese resentment toward foreigners attitude of cultural superiority resulted in this violent uprising
What is Boxer Rebellion?
100
The policy by which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker nations or territories
What is imperalism?
100
1891 Hawaiian leader
Who is Queen Liliokalani?
200
rich in fur-bearing, animals, timber, copper, coal , and oil
What is the Alaska land?
200
A member of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry, organized by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War
What is a Rough Rider
200
A shortcut through Panama that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
What is Panama Canal?
200
A style of journalism that exaggerates and sensationalizes the news?
What is yellow journalism?
200
The Secretary of State under presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson
Who is William Seward?
300
In 1867, was commonly called the "Polar Bear Garden", or "Seward's Icebox"
What is Alaska?
300
A result of the Spanish-American War, which gave the United States the right to intervene in Cuban affairs when there was a threat to "life, property, and individual liberty"
What is the Platt Amendment
300
A 1904 edition to the monroe doctrine allowing the U.S. the "police man" in Latin America
What is Roosevelt Corollary?
300
A U.S. warship that mysteriously exploded and sank in the harbor of Havana, Cuba, on February 15, 1898
What is U.S.S. Maine
300
1898 U.S. president
Who is William McKinely?
400
He served in the U.S. navy for nearly 40years, and wrote several historic books
Who is Alfred T. Mahan?
400
A group of well-known Americans that believed the U.S. should bot deny other people the right to govern themselves
What is the Anti-Imperialist League?
400
In 1921, the U.S. paid $25million for the loss of Panama
What is Columbia?
400
An area where foreign nations claim special rights and economic privileges
What is the Sphere of Influence?
400
The 1890's Hong Kong leader that was a U.S. hero
Who is Commodore Matthew Perry?
500
A naval base that became an important refueling station for American ships on their way to Asia
What is Pearl Harbor?
500
The first major battle of the Spanish-American War
What is the War of the Philippines?
500
"The power that rules the Pacific, rules the world."
Who is Albert Beveridge?
500
In 1889, the United States asked nations involved in Asia to follow a policy in which no country controlled trade with China
What is Open Door Policy?
500
A Puerto Rican that devoted his life to make Puerto Rico U.S. Territory