Roots of imperialism
The policy and practice of exploiting nations and peoples for the benefit of an imperial power to rule.
Why did Americans object to Spanish actions in Cuba
Believed Spain treated Cubans cruely, thought Spain blew up the American ships, it was kinda like how Britain did them
political, military, and economic domination of strong nations over weaker territories
Imperialism
military officer that improved the American navy with steel battleships
Alfred t mahan
What did the majority of the people die by
What is the philosophy of social Darwinism?
Survival of the fittest
How did the rough riders and African American cavalry units contribute to the war effort
They stormed up San Juan hills to secure high grounds surrounding Santiago, they joined the military
the belief held by some in the late nineteenth century that certain nations and races were superior to others and therefore destined to rule over them
Social Darwinism
wrote The Significance of the Frontier in American History; supported the safety valve theory
Fredrick j turner
What was the name of Pulitzer’s newspaper
New York world
Alfred Mahan believed that a nation could not be strong without a large and powerful what?
Navy
Why did american leaders think it was important to keep the Philippines
They thought it would be cowardly and dishonorable to give the Philippines back. They didn't have a government
newspapers that used sensational headlines and exaggerated stories in order to promote readership
Yellow press
sailed American warships into Japan; signed a treaty opening trade with the US
Matthew perry
What news paper did Hearst make
New York journal
Why did the actions of Europe in the late 1800's make some Americans state that it was necessary for the United States to become an imperialist and conquering power?
Europe was taken over more countries and they didn’t want to be taken over
What was the treaty os Paris
1783 peace treaty that ended the Revolutionary War and affirmed American independence
aggressive nationalism; support for warlike foreign policy
Jingoism
leader after Kalakaua; abolished the constitution that gave political power to the white minority
Queen Liliuokalani
Yellow journalism
journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration.
Why did journalists criticize Seward for his purchase of Alaska
The distance between Alaska and the us was pretty large and believed it lacked natural resources
What was the Calvery unit organized and commanded by Theodore Roosevelt
Rough riders
1783 peace treaty that ended the Revolutionary War and affirmed American independence
Treaty of Paris
Admiral of the Navy, the only person in United States history to have attained the rank. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War.
George dewy
After much resistance, on April 11, 1898, President McKinley finally asked Congress to authorize the use of force to end the conflict in
Cuba