Vocab
What is imperialism?
Building an empire. The process through which a state attempts to control the economic and/or political and cultural makeup of another state.
This cold, large territory was purchased by the US from the Russians for millions of dollars.
Alaska
Why did the U.S.S Maine explode?
a gas leak, engine issues
What is "annexation"?
The incorporation of one territory into the territory of another.
2 reasons the U.S. was interested in Hawaii
economic opportunity (sugar plantations)
naval port (military advantages)
The main principle of the foreign policy in the United States that says any foreign (European) intervention in the politics of the Americas is a potentially hostile act against the U.S.
the Monroe Doctrine
What is the "White Man's Burden"?
Westerners had an obligation to bring their culture to “uncivilized” peoples in other parts of the world
Who helped America purchased Alaska?
William Seward
An explosion that was blamed on the Spanish starting the Spanish-American War
What is the USS Maine?
The policy of maintaining orderly societies abroad through increased American investment in foreign economies.
Dollar Diplomacy
A style of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts
Yellow Journalism
The policy adopted to negotiate from strength and making it clear that military action is a possibility.
Hint: Teddy Roosevelt's policy
Big Stick Diplomacy
What does the word Diplomacy mean?
managing of international relations or issues
What was the goal of the anti-imperialist league? Why?
To stop American Imperialism.
it went against the ideas of liberty and freedom.
annexing territories would drag the U.S. into costly wars and conflicts overseas.
the U.S. should focus on improving problems at home rather than expanding its empire.
The regiment of volunteers led by Theodore Roosevelt rushed to Cuba
Who are the rough riders?
Wilson announced his type of diplomacy that the United States would apply standards based on good intentions and values.
Moral Diplomacy
The claim by a state to exclusive or predominant control over a foreign area or territory
Sphere of Influence
Give 3 reasons why America became an imperialist nation.
Increase military bases, enhance naval power, access to natural resources, Ships needed places to refuel and repair, Overseas bases helped protect trade, America needed new markets to sell products
The U.S. would handle any “necessary” intervention in Latin America on behalf of Europe, keeping the Monroe Doctrine intact
What is the Roosevelt Corallary?
What was the Roosevelt Corollary?
America would “police” south America and take control of their governments if they didn’t pay back European debt.