Imperialism
How do you define imperialism?
Imperialism is a policy where a larger/stronger country takes over a smaller/weaker country.
The belief that certain races had the right to rule over those who were inferior or less developed. What was this powerful idea called?
Social Darwinism
What European power colonized Cuba?
Spain
What was General Weyler sent to do in Cuba and how did he accomplish that?
-sent to end the Cuban rebellion
-forcibly reconcentrated rural population to end their support for the rebels
Tiana (From the Princess and the Frog)
What are the social motives for imperialism?
-SPREAD CHRISTIANITY
-SPREAD WESTERN CULTURE
-ETHNOCENTRIC (BELIEF THAT WESTERN WAYS WERE THE BEST)
"But I'm nothing without this suit"
"If your nothing without this suit, then you shouldn't have it."
What's the full title of this Marvel Movie?
Spiderman: Homecoming
The Cuban struggle for independence begins to spread more in the U.S because of this person.....
Hint:
*Called for a united Cuba; no divisions based on class or race
Jose Marti
What were the names of the main newspaper publishers in New York? (last names will be sufficient)
Which Marvel character said, "Our very strength invites challenge. Challenge incites conflict. And conflict breeds catastrophe."
Vision
What are the economic motives for imperialism?
-NEED FOR NATURAL RESOURCES
-NEED NEW MARKETS TO SELL FINISHED GOODS
-PLACE TO INVEST PROFITS
The belief that white nations had a responsibility to civilize others.
What is this powerful idea called?
white man's burden
What is the name of the middle school band teacher who loves jazz?
*Hint
Movie title: Soul
Joe Gardner
What was the De Lome letter? How did the American Public react?
Letter from the Ambassador of Spain who insulted U.S President McKinley; Americans were angered by the letter (yellow journalism)
U.S sinks Spanish ships that were stationed ________ before they had a chance to sail towards the U.S or reinforce Cuba.
The Philippines (Manila)
What are the political motives for imperialism?
-OBTAIN LAND FOR MILITARY BASES
-OBTAIN LAND FOR POWER & SECURITY
-Create or expand the empire (empire building)
-INCREASING NATIONALISM (A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country)
The belief in treating other groups of people as inferior and treating them like children.
Paternalism
American newspapers portrayed Spanish General Valeriano Weyler as a savage and a brute (yellow journalism). What was the nickname the press called him?
“El Carnicero” or “Butcher”
What were some of the economic interests that the U.S had in Cuba?
U.S invested in Cuba’s sugarcane, coffee, tobacco, cocoa
What was the name of Jane's father from the movie Tarzan?
Which Disney Character said, "Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one."
*Hint "historical based film"
Grandmother Willow
Who popularized the term, white man's burden?
Rudyard Kipling
Which character in the The Emperor's New Groove said this, "Its called cruel irony, like my dependance on you."
Yzma
What is the superhero name and actual name of this Disney character. "Honey, where's my super suit?"
Lucius Best/Frozone
U.S agreed to keep Cuba Independent if Cuba included the _______________ in its new constitution.
Platt Amendment