Philippines
Where are the Phillippines located?
The Philippines are islands southeast of Asia, and are located in the Pacific Ocean.
Where and when did America annex Hawaii?
Hawaii is an island Southwest of the U.S in the Pacific, and was annexed by the U.S in 1898.
When was the Spanish American War?
1898
Where is Cuba located?
Cuba is a country located southeast of the U.S in the Atlantic Ocean.
Where are both Alaska and Panama located?
Alaska is located northwest of the U.S, Panama is located south of the U.S in South America.
What happened during the conflict in the Philippines?
After the sinking of the Maine and the declaration of war on Spain, the U.S attacked the Philippines. Fought against the Filipinos because they were 'incapable of self government'.
What role did the queen play in the annexation of Hawaii?
The queen tried to prevent the ‘colonization’ of Hawaii, and sought to keep its independence from other countries.
What country was the world power before the war, and who was the world power after?
Spain was the initial world power, but after the Spanish American War, the U.S was the world power.
What happened during the conflict in Cuba?
The U.S fought along with Cuba to free them from Spain's control over the island.
Who was involved in the purchase of Alaska and the building of the Panama Canal?
The U.S secratary of state William Seward purchased Alaska from Russia. The countries involved with the building of the Panama Canal were the U.S and France, the U.S completing it after France failed the first attempt.
What did the U.S end up with after the war in the Philippines?
The U.S annexed the Philippines for $20 million after their treaty with Spain. It became a long standing and profitable colony for the U.S, along with the naval bases placed on the island to protect U.S trade.
What group of Americans wished for control over Hawaii?
Sugar planters wanted to keep ownership of their crops in Hawaii, as well as end the tariff put in place for imported sugar.
What role did the media play in the Spanish American War?
The media helped support the war against Spain. They used yellow journalism, a way of tying major events to a certain cause that may be unrelated. Used The Maine sinking as way of starting the Spanish American War.
What did the U.S end up with after the conflict in Cuba?
After the U.S 'freed' the people of Cuba, they annexed it and placed troops across the island and put Cuba under control again. They profited off Cuba as well as gaining naval bases in the Atlantic.
What happened in the building of the Panama Canal and the purchase of Alaska?
Russia offered to sell Alaska to the U.S in 1859 hoping the U.S could stop the expansion of Britain. The U.S responded in 1867 with $7.2 million for Alaska. After France tried to build the Panama Canal, the U.S completed the canal. The U.S profited off it 1979.
Was the annexation of the Phillipines good for the U.S?
Yes, it allowed the U.S to profit off trade between Asia and Europe easily, as well as protect trade in the Pacific.
What are two things that made Hawaii valuable?
The warm climate for crops as well as its position in the Pacific Ocean allowed for the U.S to put naval bases to control their trade.
Although most countries use imperialism as a way of getting resources, why did the U.S want colonies if they already had enough resources?
They would profit off colonies without tariffs, as well as gain naval bases in the Pacific and reserve U.S resources.
Was the annexing of Cuba good for the U.S?
Yes, the U.S gained naval bases in the Atlantic with few deaths from the war, as well as profited off the resources found in Cuba.
Why was both the purchase of Alaska and the building of the Panama Canl good for the U.S?
The U.S would later find large amounts of resources in Alaska, which would help them in the upcoming war. After building the Panama Canal, trade between other countries was much faster and cheaper. The U.S also profited off the Panama Canal, placing taxes for European countries using it.
When did the Philippines gain independence from the U.S?
1946
What happened after the annexation of Hawaii?
The U.S profited from the annexation, gaining naval bases as well as a warm climate and a profitable vacation spot in the future.
What territories were fought for in the Spanish American War?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam.
When did Cuba gain independence from the U.S?
1902
What did Americans think of the purchase of Alaska?
They believed Alaska was a wasteland, naming the purchase "Seward's Folly". Although many thought the U.S could not profit of the territory, resources were found later that payed back the purchase and more.