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How did the United States help rebels in Panama?
American gunboats waited off shore and U.S. Marines Prevented Colombian troops from reaching Panama
What happened in Samoa in 1899?
In 1899, the United States and Germany divided the islands of Samoa between them.
What possessions did the United States gain from the Spanish-American War and how did they help the United States expand its power?
Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Guam, and Wake island. This gave the US military, political and economic advantages.
Two publishers, William Randolph Hearst of the New York Journal and Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World tried to outdo each other to focus their readers attention on Cuba by using?
Sensational stories and headlines
What was the Boxer Rebellion?
In the Spring of 1900, a rebellion by Chinese demonstrating their resistance to foreign influence.
President McKinley asked Congress to declare war on Spain. The Spanish American War began and was fought where?
The battles of this war were fought on both land and sea.
In the 1800's Cuba was under the Harsh rule of what country
spain
What were President Woodrow Wilson's ideas about foreign relations?
U.S. forging policy should aim to support the nature of democracy throughout the world.
Why was the Maine in Havana harbor?
To protect American lives and property.
What were the effects of the U.S. overseas expansion?
Opening of Japan for trade; Growth of the U.S. Navy
U.S. acquisition of Alaska :U.S. acquisition of territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific
Establishment of the Open-Door Policy; U.S. economic growth
What was the result of Matthew C. Perry sailing into Tokyo Bay with a squadron of Heavily armed warships in 1853?
They were impressed by Perry’s powerful ships and menacing guns. They signed the treaty
A major challenge that faced builders of the canal was disease. What diseases were an obstacle to building the Panama Canal?
Malaria and yellow fever
Why in 1853, did Matthew C. Perry sailed into Tokyo Bay with a squadron of Heavily armed warships?
To have Japan sign a treaty agreeing to give the United States trading rights
Cuba won its independence from Spain, but still had limited power because it was a what of the United States?
Cuba was a protectorate of United States
What was the message U.S. Secretary of State John Hay wished to guarantee with the "open door policy"?
Guaranteed all nations equal trade with China
What was the name of the Hawaiian queen who was overthrown in 1893?
Queen Liliuokalani
Where did the first battle of the Spanish-American war take place?
The Philippines.
Who helped the United States gain control of the Philippines by helping Dewey seize Manila?
Emilio Aguinaldo
What was the name of the Cuban poet who helped gain the support of the United States in the fight for independence from Spain?
jose marti
What was the United States interested in Samoa?
To set up coaling stations and prevent Britain and Germany from gaining too much control in the region.
What were President Woodrow Wilson's ideas about foreign relations?
U.S. forging policy should aim to support the nature of democracy throughout the world.
What were the effects of the policies that President Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson used in dealing with Latin America?
gave the US control over Latin American nations' economy and politics. And Latin Americans were resented.
What was the result of the first battle of the Spanish-American War?
The result, by defeating the Spanish controlled Philippines, the United States weakened Spain’s control and demonstrated the power of the U.S. Navy
What was Wilson's policy toward Mexico?
During the revolution Wilson’s policy was “watchful waiting” but when Mexico acted against the United States, Wilson sent in American troops.
What was the idea of Fredrick Jackson Turner's thesis?
He was a historian who emphasized the importance of the American frontier.