Imperialism Vocabulary
A national policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs which is what the US followed until the late 1800s.
Isolationism
Roosevelt used this term to define the use of the US military.
Big stick
The Spanish-American War was fought in which two countries?
Cuba and Philippines
Two main reasons for the US wanting Hawaii
Trade/resources
US military base (Pearl Harbor)
Define territory
Land/area under control by a state/country/ruler
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force which we began to follow in the late 1800s.
Imperialism
This policy stated that not only were the nations of the Western Hemisphere not open to colonization by European powers, but that the United States had the responsibility to preserve order and protect life and property in those countries.
Roosevelt Corollary
What are three reasons why the US wanted to get involved in Cuba to fight Spain?
1. USS Maine explosion
2. To protect our business interests in Cuba
3. Deaths/imprisonment of Cuba rebels who were fighting back against Spain's rule
These groups came to Hawaii first in order to civilize the Hawaiians
missionaries-->to spread Christianity
Why did the US have great interest in having the Philippines? How did it benefit us?
Stepping stone to Asia, refueling, trade to Asia
Legally adding land area to a city to a country.
Annexation
Why did all of the Progressive presidents care about Latin America?
What lands did the US gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?
Cuba (but gave it up with conditions), Puerto Rico, the Philippines (but then had to fight with Philippines to maintain control), Guam
From which country did we buy Alaska? Why was it nicknamed Seward's Folly when we bought it?
Russia
Because people thought it was a land of just ice
How did we initially gain control of the Philippines? What happened next?
Helped Philippines defeat Spain during S-A War. Then had to fight against them to maintain control. We won but then gave back the territory.
Ability of a state to govern its territory free from control of its internal affairs by other states.
Sovereignty
This was the term used to describe President Taft's foreign policy. Explain what it means.
Dollar Diplomacy
What are the 2 main benefits of the Panama Canal?
Ties East and West Coast (trade)
Ties Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (military)
Saves weeks of travel
What was the name of the constitution that the King of Hawaii had to sign under threat of death/imprisonment? What did this constitution state?
The Bayonet Constitution-- The document was created by a secret group of white businessmen, landowners, and missionaries who forced King Kalākaua to sign it. The constitution limited the power of the Hawaiian monarchy and gave more power to the new cabinet (of white, non-Hawaiian, men.)
What is yellow journalism and how did this "help" the US declare war against Spain? What was the big event that journalists used?
Exaggerated reporting to incite anger/fear in its readers. USS Maine explosion/Spain involved
Negotiation between nations
Diplomacy
This was the term used to describe President Wilson's foreign policy. Explain what it means
Moral Diplomacy
How was Roosevelt able to negotiate the building of the Panama Canal with PANAMA?
He set up a blockade of Colombia and backed a rebellion by the Panamanians against Colombian control.
What resources did the US have great interest in in Hawaii?
In Cuba?
sugar
tobacco
This policy stated that any country was able to have access to trade in China.
Open Door Policy