Seeking New Frontiers
Define Isolationism
Noninvolvement in world affairs.
What is the term for a Temporary government set up to replace an existing government.
Provisional government
Define Armistice
An agreement to end fighting. Ended the Spanish-American War.
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger bodies of land is called an ______________?
Isthmus
Why did many people mock William Seward’s purchase of Alaska?
They thought it was a worthless. Many Americans did not like the purchase until gold was discovered.
Based on what you learned this chapter, do you think the annexation of Hawaii by the U.S. was moral? Explain your answer.
U.S. government basically used a provisional government in Hawaii to then annex (add) Hawaii as a U.S. territory. (belongs to the U.S.)
Which event led to Congress declaring war on Spain?
The explosion on the ship the Maine.
Once completed, why was the Panama Canal such a success?
It greatly reduced shipping time and costs.
Define Imperialism
The policy of extending a nation’s rule over other territories and countries.
The Boxer Rebellion occurred in China. What was the Boxer Rebellion?
Secret Chinese society that rose up against “foreign devils” in China. Many people killed, Boxers eventually lost.
Which two U.S. possessions eventually became states?
Alaska & Hawaii
Disorder and lawlessness. To prevent Roosevelt wanted the U.S. to act like international police.
What is the cue word for the above definition.
Anarchy
Specific- The U.S. bought Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $___________ million.
U.S. bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million
During the late 1800’s explain why the United States needed a larger more powerful Navy
With expanded U.S. influence overseas, we needed a larger more powerful Navy.
A Protectorate is a country under the control of a different country. ______ ______ & ______ became U.S. territories.
Puerto Rico & Guam became U.S. territories.
During this time period, describe America's relations with Mexico.
At this time Mexico was poor, and a tiny group of rich landholders and U.S. investors controlled the nation. Mexico had a revolution and the U.S. military got involved creating a bad relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
Explain how the U.S. became a world economic and political leader in the late 1800’s.
The U.S. became a world economic and political power by expanding the size of the country with the purchase of Alaska, and expanding U.S. control over other countries such as Japan.
Explain how the United States solidified its position as a world leader.
The United States solidified its position as a world leader by spreading its influence to Asian and the Pacific. The U.S. controlled parts of Asia, and negotiated the end of the war between Japan and Russia. Japan wanted to control more of Asia and started to threaten U.S. control in Asia. President Roosevelt sent a fleet of U.S. warships to cruise around the world. This show of force led to the U.S. and Japan resolving their differences of control in Asia.
Explain how the United States emerged as a world power after the Spanish-American War.
The United States emerged as a world power after the Spanish- American War because the American navy defeated the Spanish navy breaking up the Spanish Empire. America gained territories once held by Spain.
Explain how America’s use of military power in Latin America created a complex relationship and dislike of the U.S. by many Latin American people.
America's desire to build a canal connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea caused political relationship problems between the U.S. and Columbia and Panama. Sending the U.S. military into Mexico after Pancho Villa further created problems between Mexico and the U.S.