Imperialism

Causes

100

What is acquiring territory or gaining control over the political or economic life of other countries?

what is Imperialism

200

What are the five main causes of imperialism?

1. Yellow Journalism 2. Naval Power 3. European imperialism in Africa 4. Social Darwinism 5. Missionaries

300

What was the novel by Alfred Thayer Mahan and why was it important?

The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, said strong navy needed to be a world power and was highly influential

400

Name at least 3 causes to the Spanish-American War

1. De Lome letter 2. Sinking of the Maine 3. McKinley's war message-Teller Amendment 4. Pan-American Conference 5. Monroe Doctrine application on Venezula issue

500

What is jingosim?

Jingoism is an INTENSE form of nationalism calling for an aggressive foreign policy.

Acquisition

100

Where were the first shots of the Spanish-American war fired?

Manila Bay in the Philippines where Commodore George Dewey was incharge of the fleet.

200

Name the two important US victories in Cuba?

San Juan Hill and Santiago Bay

300

What were the 3 parts of the Treaty of Paris 1898?

1. Recognition of Cuban independence 2. Acquisition of Puerto Rico in the Carribean and Guam in the Pacific 3. Acquisition of the Philippines in return for payment to Spain of $20 million

400

What happened in the Philippines because of the acquisition?

Nationalist leader Emilio Aguinaldo led bands of guerilla fighters against US control and control was finally taken in 1902 after 3 years of fighting. The insular cases also decided that constitutional rights do not automatically get extended into territoral acquisitions

500

What is the Platt amendment?

It replaces the Teller amendment and states that Cuba must agree to: 1. never to sign a treaty with a foreign power that impaired its independence 2. never to build up an excessive public debt 3. allow US to intervene in Cuba's affairs to preserve its independence and maintain law and order 4. allow US to maintain naval bases in Cuba (Guantanamo Bay)

Policies

100

What is the Monroe Doctrine? How does this differ from the Roosevelt Corollary?

Monroe Doctrine is that other countries could not interfer in US affairs and the Roosevelt Corollary is that the US would intervene in Latin American conflicts whenever necessary.

200

What was the result of the Russo-Japanese war?

Roosevelt tried to make peace between Japan and Russia, but Japan got angry that it did not receive what it wanted from Russia. Roosevelt was awarded a Noble Peace Prize for his efforts and settling the dispute.

300

What is Roosevelt's Big-Stick policy?

Roosevelt's agressive foreign policy that uses intimidation in situations in order to build the reputation of the U.S. as a world power.

400

What is Taft's Dollar Diplomacy?

His policy tried to promote U.S. trade by supporting American enterprises abroad, which was basically bribing countries in order for them to agree with the U.S's desires.

500

What is the Open Door Policy in China?

All nations would have equal trading privileges in China. This was to prevent U.S. from losing access in any of the spears of influence in China.