Imperialist Vision
Define imperialism
the economic and political domination of a strong nation over weaker ones
What is the location of Hawaii?
Pacific Ocean, West from the U.S.
Mention the two countries involved in the war.
US and Spain
What was Florida's role in the war?
training bases for soldiers
What is the Open Door Policy?
All countries can trade with China.
Mention one reason for US imperialism.
desire of new markets, refuel, feeling of superiority, resources
Which crops were grown in Hawaii?
sugarcane and pineapple
Mention two causes for the war.
Cuban independence
US investments in Cuba
Who led the Rough Riders?
Theodore Roosevelt
To whom the US offered money to build the canal?
Colombia
What was the white's man burden?
To civilize other areas in the world.
Why the US wanted to acquired Hawaii?
economic asset, resources
Which event started the war?
USS Maine explosion
How the war impacted Florida?
More businesses and harbors, increased population
With whom the US made a deal to built the canal?
Panama
Why the US needed colonies for the navy?
To refuel and repair ships
How the US acquired Hawaii?
overthrew the queen
Define yellow journalism.
a style of newspaper reporting from the mid-1890s that emphasized sensationalism, exaggeration, and scandal over factual news to increase circulation.
What was the Teller Amendment?
United States would not annex Cuba
Mention two obstacles to built the canal.
diseases, Panama's geography
Why the US acquired Alaska?
natural resources, gold
Name of the queen of Hawaii.
Lilioukalani
Which territories the US acquired after the war?
PR, Guam and Philippines
What was the Platt Amendment?
It guaranteed a U.S. right to intervene in Cuban affairs
Define the Big Stick Policy.
meaning negotiating peacefully while simultaneously threatening the use of military force, particularly the U.S. Navy.