Key Terms
a government strategy to deal with other nations
Foreign Policy
the Queen of Hawaii's name
Liliuokalani
what year was the Spanish American War
1898
When did the US obtain land in Panama to build the canal?
1903/1904
US Imperialism wanted to protect what specifically
US commercial (trade), ensure its economy benefits
annexation means to
add territory/ land
Hawaii was annexed in what year
1898
How was Yellow Journalism used during the Spanish American War?
to get people to blame the Spanish and be Pro War/ Anti Spanish
the term for a man-made waterway
a canal
the Roosevelt Corollary was added to which doctrine?
the Monroe Doctrine
a government strategy of non-involvement and neutrality
Isolationalism
What two things did Hawaii provide for the United States
1. plantation: sugar cane and pineapple
2. Naval Base in Pearl Harbor
a US Naval ship that exploded in the Havana Harbor
USS Maine
the benefits of the canal being constructed
faster travel
less money spent on traveling
boost to the economy
allowed many nations such as the US to have access to open markets/trade with China
Open Door Policy
the act of expanding a country's control and power onto another "weaker" nation for economic and political benefits
imperialism
Why was the Queen of Hawaii seen as a threat to the United States resulting in her being overthrown?
Her initative of wanting to regain Hawaii for her Native Hawaiians was deemed a threat to the US economy. The US could not afford to lose their access to the plantations and naval base.
what were the territories obtained by the US after the Spanish American War
Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba
what are the obstacles faced during the construction of the Panama Canal
- diseases through mosquitos: yellow fever and malaria
- harsh climate- hot jungle
what are the 3 examples of Big Stick Diplomacy
1. Open Door
2. Panama +Panama Canal
3. Gentlemen's Agreement
published news that is exaggerated and often inaccurate with the purpose of provoking the public's reaction. Used to gain support during the Spanish American War.
Yellow Journalism
How did Native Hawaiians feel about the US being in Hawaii
they dislike how the US missionaries were spreading Christianity, white US citizens spreading their culture and obtaining land. They began to resist and want to regain their land.
How did the US appear to the rest of the world after the Spanish American War
most powerful, an upcoming superpower, strong naval forces
the exact date the US gave up control of the Panama Canal? (to Panama)
December 31, 1999
What is the difference between Taft's and Roosevelt's Diplomacy with Latin America?
Taft: Dollar Diplomacy: based on influencing via investments, finances, and making Latin America dependent
Roosevelt: if Latin America seems to be too unstable the US will come with its military to maintain peace and order