Imperialism
What is Jingoism?
Aggressive nationalism
Who won the battle of Manila Bay?
America
What type of journalism used exaggerated, sensational stories in order to sell papers
Yellow Journalism
What did President McKinley think about giving the Philippines independence?
He thought they were incapable of governing themselves
What was the significance of having a canal across Central America?
It dramatically reduced shipping time for merchants and it allowed us to move our navy from one ocean to the other if we needed
Define Anglo-Saxonism
English-speaking, western culture was superior and it was our responsibility to spread it to the "uncivilized" parts of the world
Who was the Filipino independence leader who at first revolted against the Spanish but then began fighting against the United States after we took over the Philippines?
Emilio Aguinaldo
What event prompted many Americans to demand that McKinley go to war with Spain
The sinking of the Maine.
How did we convince Japan to open up to Western trade?
We sent a group of gunboats into Tokyo harbor to force them.
Who was the Mexican rebel leader who responded to Wilson's Mexican intervention by raiding a town in New Mexico?
Pancho Villa
What book convinced many members of congress that the U.S. needed a strong Navy in order to be a world power?
The Influence of Sea Power upon History
Why did sugar cane plantation owners want Hawaii to become part of the United States?
So that they could sell their sugar in America without any Tariffs.
The battle of San Jual hill is primarily important because it made who famous?
Teddy Roosevelt
Who were the Boxers?
A Chinese organization formed to fight back against foreign influence in China.
What was the name of the movement that tried to promote cooperation between all countries in north and south America?
pan-americanism
Why did many business owners support imperialism?
New territories meant access to more resources as well as new places to sell their goods.
Why did the queen of Hawaii want to become part of the United States?
She didn't. She was overthrown by the American Planters who formed a new republic and invited the United States to annex the islands.
Why did many Americans support Cuban independence?
They saw the situation of the Cubans fighting against the Spanish as similar to our own struggle against Great Britain in colonial days. Also, the yellow press printed exaggerated stories about how horrible the Spanish authorities were.
What was the Open Door Policy?
An American plan that all foreign countries still be allowed to trade with China in each one's sphere of influence.
What was the Roosevelt Corollary?
The United States was allowed to intervene in Latin America in order to preserve stability in the region/prevent European powers from getting involved.
What were some reasons anti-imperialists gave in opposition to America becoming an empire?
Not worth it economically
Low paid foreign workers would produce cheap goods and get rid of American manufacturing jobs
It was contrary to American values, we should not be controlling other people who want independence
What was the primary importance of the Pacific territories that the United States gained during this time?
They provided refueling stations for our ships and gave us access to the Asian markets to sell American goods.
What was the effect of the Platt Amendment?
It effectively turned Cuba into a U.S. protectorate.
What was the international response to the Boxer Rebellion?
A group of 8 nations sent 50,000 troops to rescue the foreigners and crush the rebellion. Open door policy preserved, U.S. maintains access to trade with China
What was dollar diplomacy?
The spreading of American influence by using our economic power and developing business relationships.