Imperialism
What does imperialism mean
The actions used by one nation to exercise political or economic control over a smaller or weaker nation
Who was the Commodore that was sent to open Japan to trade?
Perry
Why did the US want Samoa and Hawaii
They were mid Pacific ports for refueling and resupply
What country did the US declare war on to help Cuba gain independence?
Spain
Why was the US less interested in Imperialism at first?
They were trying to recover from the Civil War
How did Commodore Perry open Japan?
What other country wanted Samoa America almost fought with?
Germany
What event gave the US the excuse it needed to go to war in Cuba?
The sinking of the battle ship Maine
What is a protectorate?
Why was Japan closed off to trade with the west?
What crop grew in Hawaii Americans became interested.
Sugar Cane
What is Autonomy?
Self Governed
Why would any country want to expand?
Do bring in more resource and prevent rivals from gaining control
What year did Commodore Perry open Japan
1853
What is a Tariff?
Tax on foreign imported goods
What is Jingoism?
Extreme Nationalism marked by aggressive foreign policy
Why was the Navy so important?
To defend foreign interest and control the oceans.
Now called Tokyo bay what was the name of the bay Perry entered?
Edo Bay
How did businesses respond to Queen Liliuokalani trying to consolidate her power?
They overthrew her.
What is yellow journalism?
Sensationalism, or exaggeration in journalism