Imperialism in general
Three reasons for imperialism were?
1 - Stronger Military
2 - New Trade Markets
3 - Competition/Social Darwinism
What US battleship was destroyed in Havanna Harbor in Cuba?
USS Maine
What was the name of the territory Queen Liluokalani ruled, but was overthrown for American business interests?
Hawaii
What was the US battle cry after the USS Maine was destroyed?
Remember the Maine.....To Hell with Spain!
Exerting control over another place through military, economic or diplomatic methods is what?
Imperialism
What was the tactic called which was used by the mass media to exaggerate news especially involving the USS Maine in an attempt to anger Americans and promote going to war with Spain?
Yellow Journalism
This policy stated that nations should have EQUAL access for trade with China.
Open Door Policy
What was built by the US in Central America to cut down time and travel distance when shipping goods east to west, or west to east by sea?
The Panama Canal
The argument against imperialism from the American Anti-Imperialism League stated what?
People should only be governed with their consent.
After the Spanish-American War did the United States think the Philippines should become independent or remain under US control? Bonus - who was appointed governor of Philippines?
Remain under US control
William H. Taft
What was the name of the rebellion in China where a secret society was killing foreigners to get rid of the "foreign devil" in their country.
The Boxer Rebellion
What were the three documents discussed in class that argue for the US to practice isolationism?
1 - Declaration of Independence
2 - Monroe Doctrine
3 - George Washington's Farewell Address
Which areas around the world did the US gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?
Guam, Puerto Rico, and The Philippines
The US supported a revolt by ___________ (country) to overthrow Colombia, so that we could build a canal on their newly gained land.
Panama
Which president's foreign policy was "speak softly, carry a big stick, and you'll go far" known as Big Stick Diplomacy?
Teddy Roosevelt
What did the American Anti-Imperialism League feel was an act of criminal agression by the US in regards to the Philippines?
Occupying the Philippines
Using the financial resources of the US to influence other countries, especially in Latin America, as opposed to military was President Taft's foreign policy. What was this called?
Dollar Diplomacy