Lesson 1
How Hawaii became part of the US
US overthrew the Queen (Queen Lili’uokalani)
European country had great influence in Latin America and controlled Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam
Spain
1 reason the US wanted to build the Panama Canal
only 50 miles across
save time
save money/increase trade
How does Yellow Journalism influence people?
By exaggerating the truth and playing on people's emotions (fear/love/anger)
To forcibly asserts control and sovereignty over another country's territory
Annexed
American Naval Commander Matthew Perry sail into this country with warships to "open" them up for trade?
Japan
A form of journalism was used that exaggerated stories in order to sell papers
Yellow Journalism
This outraged the US and caused them to keep an eye out on Mexico.
Mexican rebellion led by Huerta.
US proposed policy to keep China’s markets open to all countries
Open Door Policy
A mostly independent country that is controlled/Protected by another country
Protectorate
In the 1800/1900's, the 2 regions of the world the US increased trade and showed military presence.
East Asia and Latin America
US department that allowed US to use force and declare war on Spain.
Congress
This country defeated China and was becoming a threat to the West. It had mastered Western technology.
Japan
Taft's foreign policy to use diplomacy and economics to work with countries.
Dollar Diplomacy
When a country expands its power, influence, and territory
Imperialism
Queen of Hawaii
Queen Lili'Uokalani
Country in the Pacific Ocean where the Spanish American War was also fought, along with Cuba.
Philippines
Roosevelts term for his foreign policy of displaying power across the world.
"Speak softly and carry a big stick"
Added to the Monroe Doctrine, Roosevelt declared that the US would intervene in Latin America and the Carribean when necessary.
Roosevelt Corollary
This policy closed off the Americas to further colonization, especially by Europeans
Monroe Doctrine
Treaty between Japan and the US
Treaty of Kanagawa
He assembled the Rough Riders
Teddy Roosevelt
Group of Chinese rebels, revolting against Western influence, killed over 200 people, including a diplomate.
The Boxers
Failed Wilson diplomatic policy to discourage war and rebellions.
Moral Diplomacy
Term meaning that the US is a superior power and has the right to expand overseas
Anglo Saxonism