United States Looks Overseas 1
For how many years did Japan block outside trade?
250 years
In 1853, who led U.S warships into Tokyo Bay?
Mathew Perry
How much did the U.S purchase Alaska for?
7.2 million dollars
Who arranged the purchase of Alaska from Russia?
William Seward
What is imperialism?
Building empires by imposing political and economical control over peoples around the world.
What was included in the Cuban peace treaty between the U.S & Spain?
U.S Gave Spain 20 million dollars
What is a protectorate?
Independent country whose policies are controlled by an outside power.
Why did the Boxer Rebellion occur?
The boxers opposed foreigners in China
What did the United States and Germany divide in 1899?
Samoa
Explain the Dollar Diplomacy?
Aims to protect U.S. economic investments in Latin America and in other regions.
Who wanted to solve the problem of trade and travel around South America and build a canal in Panama?
Teddy Roosevelt
What battle did the Rough Riders fight in?
Battle of San Juan Hill (San Juan Heights)
What did President Roosevelt first offer Columbia to build the canal?
10 million dollars, plus $250,000 yearly rent
What led to the annex of Hawaii?
In 1893, American sugar planters organized an uprising
What is sphere of influence?
Areas where another nation has economic and political control
What happened in 1903?
The Panamanians rebelled against the Columbians supported by the U.S military.
What were the 3 major tasks of building the Panama Canal?
First they had to cut through a mountain, then dam a river, and finally erect the canal's giant locks
Explain the Monroe Doctrine?
Asserts that the United States will not permit European nations to interfere with the free nations of Latin America.
Explain the Roosevelt Corollary?
Reinforces the Monroe Doctrine by claiming the right to use force to prevent intervention in Latin America.
What happened to the USS Maine?
The USS Maine was sent to Cuba. It was blown up for reasons unknown. Blame was placed on Spain, and after the U.S declared war on Spain.
Where were the majority of people from that built the Panama Canal?
Barbados
How did Woodrow Wilson believe U.S foreign policy should aim to do?
to support and nurture democracy throughout the world.
Who was Liliuokalani?
Queen of Hawaii when the uprising happened. Refused to recognize the 1887 constitution. Strong supporter of Hawaiian independence.
Which 3 countries wanted Samoa?
U.S, Germany, and Britain
What was in the second open door policy for China?
the principle of open trade and made an even stronger statement about American intentions to preserve trade. He also said that China should remain one country and not be broken up into separate pieces.