Terms
When powerful nations create large empires by exercising economic and political control over weaker regions
Imperialism
Which area did the US purchase from Russia that added land and resources to the country?
Alaska
What good brought American business and landowners to Hawaii?
Sugar Cane
What is yellow journalism?
Newspapers that present little or no legitimate well-researched news while instead using eye-catching headlines for increased sales or to change person’s opinion
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
Kept the US from getting involved in issues with European countries and kept the European countries out of American countries and recognize the US as the only power in the Western Hemisphere
Temporary government
provisional government
This agreement allowed for America to open ports in Japan
Treaty of Kanagawa
Why did the Americas want Hawaii to become a state/territory?
US businesses were there that invested in sugar plantations so they didn't want to pay taxes and wanted a naval base in the Pacific
What event caused Americans to want war with Spain?
Explosion of USS Maine
Why did Americans and Europeans want to build a canal through Central America?
Prevent ships from having a long trip around South America
the policy of extending a nation’s rule over other territories and countries
Imperialism
Why did nations want Asia and Africa?
Raw materials and new trade markets
So nations could freely trade in each other's sphere of influence.
Who were the Rough Riders ?
Regiment of cowhands and college students led by Teddy Roosevelt into the battle of San Juan Hill.
This policy allowed the United States to get involved in any affairs in Latin America
Roosevelt Corollary
section of a country in which a foreign nation enjoys special rights and powers
Sphere of Influence
What are the 3 to 4 factors of US Imperialism?
Desire for Trade and Power, Spread Christianity and Democracy and A Stronger Navy
This event occurred because Chinese citizens were angered by Europeans attempting to break up their country.
Boxer Rebellion
Why the Spanish-American War important to the United States?
US was recognized as a major military power with interests in foreign affairs and overseas possession
What was the purpose of the Dollar Diplomacy?
US used their economic power to aid and keep Europe and Asia nations out of Latin American nations.
the practice of spreading a nation's territorial or economic control beyond its borders
Expansionism
Difference between Imperialism and Isolationism. And Who supported Isolationism.
Imperialism is about expanding power and rule, Isolationism is about staying out of affairs of other nations.
George Washington
How did the US gain control of Hawaii?
American planters led a revolt against the Queen and set up a provisional government until the US decided to annex the territory
What lands did America acquire after the War?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
Why was the Panama Canal a success?
Shortened sea routes from NY to SF by 8,000 miles.
Send troops quicker to different areas of the world