Early American Imperialism
What is political, military, and economic domination of strong nations over weaker territories?
Imperialism
The type of newspaper publishing that effectively attracted readers by writing about things in a dramatic way.
Yellow Journalism
What was the name given to the secret Chinese nationalists?
Boxers
Who was known for heavily used Yellow Journalism that exaggerated the war?
William Randolph Hearst
Name the territory that connected the Caribbean Ocean with the Pacific Ocean.
Panama Canal
What was the belief held by some in the late nineteenth century that certain nations and races were superior to others and therefor destined to rule over them?
Social Darwinism
What was the agreement that officially ended the Spanish-American War
Treaty of Paris
What was the agreement made when Teddy Roosevelt after he convinced Japan to limit emigration as long segregation in U.S. West Coast ended.
Gentlemen's Agreement
Who sent letters to foreign diplomats in China that called for free trade?
U.S. Secretary of State John Hay
Name the intimidation strategy that sailed around the world
Great White Fleet
Seward bought Alaska in 1867. How did Alaska become beneficial to the U.S. imperialism?
Naval access to Pacific Ocean
Which territory was attacked first during the war?
The Philippines
Nations that carved out China's borders enjoyed privileged trade markets. What were these zones or regions called?
Spheres of influence
Who was the American naval officer who urged Americans leaders to build a stronger navy?
Alfred T. Mahan
What territory did the Foraker Act apply to?
Puerto Rico
Why did American land owners want to Annex Hawaii?
To avoid the McKinley Tariff and enjoy duty-free trade
Teddy Roosevelt was a leader for volunteer groups in Cuba known as what?
Rough Riders
Which type of diplomacy focused on American investing in foreign territory and which U.S. president supported it?
Dollar Diplomacy
Taft
Who successfully defeated the Spanish forces at Manila, the Philippine capital?
George Dewey
Name the four territories Spain lost at the end of the Spanish-American War.
1.Cuba
2.Guam
3.The Philippines
4.Puerto Rico
The term for when an economy in a colony where the colonizing country removed raw materials and shipped them back home to benefit its own economy
Extractive economies
What three influences caused America to declare war on Spain?
1. Hearst's Yellow Journalism
2. De Lome stolen letter
3. USS Maine
Name three limitations placed on Cuba's new constitution from the Platt Amendment
1. Cuba was not to sign treaties or make new constitutions with foreign nations
2. The U.S. reserved the right to intervene
3. Cuba was not to go in debt
4. The U.S. could lease Cuban land for its navy
Who was the Mexican revolutionary and guerrilla leader and killed 18 Americans in New Mexico?
Fransisco "Pancho" Villa
What three guiding principles influenced American imperialism throughout this point in history?
1. Cultural (Social Darwinism and Manifest Destiny)
2. Military (Positioning, resources, and competition)
3. Economic (Investing and Open Door Policy)