Imperialism 1
This is extending a nation's power and influence through military force or diplomacy.
Imperialism
True or False: The Spanish-American war had notable battles in modern day Florida.
False
True or False: Most citizens of U.S. territories are granted U.S. citizenship.
True
This is when a country establishes permanent settlements and takes control of a territory that isn't its own.
colonization
What was the Progressive Era?
Time period of political and social reforms
These people believed that a country should grow its territory and influence through expansion
expansionists
This Journalism is where they would exaggerate datils to increase engagement.
Yellow Journalism
Where was the U.S. expanding in the first wave of imperialism?
Across the continent
These are established settlements that are partially or fully controlled by a more powerful country
colonies
These journalists uncovered filth and corruption during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era
Muckrakers
Provide two motives of imperialism
raw materials, trade, land gain/power, social/religious beliefs
Provide two reasons why someone may have been against imperialism.
economic costs, military entanglement, belief of self-government
This Caribbean Island was ceded to the U.S. after the Spanish-American war and still remains a U.S. territory today.
Puerto Rico
This island was ceded to the U.S. and controlled militarily for 4 years before given independence.
Cuba
What are two modern day impacts of the Progressive Era?
consumer/work safety, women's voting rights, environmental conservation, expanded democracy, etc
The U.S. emerged as a global power after what conflict?
Spanish-American War
What small Pacific Island was ceded to the U.S. after the Spanish-American War?
Guam
These were areas where dominating global powers had political, and military influence over.
Spheres of Influence
This meant that leaders should negotiate softly but show of their powerful military as a deterrent.
Name two of the Progressive Presidents.
This stated that European Powers should stay out of the Americas
This Asian country has a large population of Catholics and Christians due to being colonized by Spain and the U.S.
Philippines
Why did some people find it hypocritical that the U.S. became a global imperial power ?
Some people believed that U.S. imperialism would result in endless wars and conflict. They would favor this foreign policy:
isolationism
Who wrote "The Jungle"?
Upton Sinclair