Rise of American Imperialism
Definition of Imperialism
policy by which strong nations extend their political military and economic control over weaker territories.
what is yellow journalism
journalism that us based off of crude exaggeration
Define Platt Amendment
The US restricted Cuba's policy and build bases in Cuba
when was the war declared
Apirl of 1917
what Act did America use in order to build an army
Selective Service Act
what did William Seward do in 1867?
purchased Alaska
when did the untied states declare war on Spain
April 11, 1898
what did the panama canal do
panama canal connected the Atlantic and pacific ocean.
what was no mans land
Area between opposing trenches; an uninhabited area.
What did War industries Board do?
regulated wartime industry to reduce waste
what was the first step towards world powe
The US opened trade with japan and the Pacific Ocean in 1853
why did president McKinley sent the USS main off to the coast of Cuba
to protect the american interests.
Why did Filipinos become angry?
they were denied independence and rebelled against the US forces
what were the allied powers
Britain, France and Russia
what did the CPI
committee of public information convinced Americans that the war was a good idea.
why did majority of america oppose imperialism
American opposed imperialism, claiming it overextended american resources and it violated principles of freedom.
cause of the war
unhappy with the Spanish rule, Cubans rebelled for their freedom
The boxer rebellion was when
Chinese nationalist attacked and killed thousands of foreigners including Americans
what sparked the war
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
espionage act
penalized people who committed disloyal activities
four causes of american imperialism
1.) competition; "survival of the fittest"
2.) military expansion
3.) cultural superiority
4.) market overseas
Three effects of the war
1.) Treaty of Paris ended
2.) Spain was forced to give up Cuba and other territories
3.)the us takes Philippines,Guam and Puerto Rico
how was "spheres of influence" effective after European nations and japan shared it in china.1
the US left out and feared losing trade in China.
The M.A.I.N causes of World War I
M- Militarism
A- Alliance
I- Imperialism
N - Nationalism
how did the war change society
367,000 African Americans served in segregated units