Causes
What is imperialism?
Stronger over weaker for political or economic control
Which ship exploded, helping start the war?
USS Maine
Pacific islands were annexed by US in 1898
Hawaii
What amendment gave US right to intervene in Cuba?
Platt Amendment
Connected Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Panama Canal
Name an economic reason for imperialism.
Markets or raw materials
What was the slogan encouraging support of the war?
Remember the Maine!
Hawaii’s last queen
Queen Lili’uokalani
Act established civilian government in Puerto Rico
Foraker Act
Roosevelt sailed this around the world to demonstrate our strength.
Great White Fleet
What is yellow journalism
Who led the Rough Riders at the Battle of San Juan Hill?
Theodore Roosevelt
What industry were US businesses interested in in Hawaii?
Sugar
Why did the US help Panama gain independence from Colombia?
So they could build canal
Taft’s method of using economic influence instead of military force
Dollar Diplomacy
What would be “moral” reasons for imperialism?
Spread religion or government
Name 2 of the 3 colonies the US bought from Spain after the war
Guam, Philippians and Puerto Rico
What was began because Filipinos wanted independence from US?
Philippine-American War
Roosevelt’s foreign policy can be described as “speak softly and….”
carry a big stick”
Why did some Americans oppose imperialism?
Violated American ideals
This idea justified imperialism by claiming stronger nations were superior.
Social Darwinism
What naval commander defeated the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay?
George Dewey
Difference between Cuba and Philippians post S-A War?
Direct vs Indirect Imperialism
This earlier document said Europe should not interfere. Roosevelt’s Corollary now said that we would police the area.
Monroe Doctrine
What long-term effect did imperialism have on US foreign policy?
US became more involved in world affairs… and still is!