Expanding American Territory
What is Imperialism?
The policy of stronger nations extending their economic and military control to weaker nations
Who was Queen Liliuokalani?
The leader of Hawaii and the first Queen of Hawaii.
What year was the Japan US trade agreement signed?
1858
What is yellow journalism?
Journalism that heavily exaggerates what really occurred.
Who was a strong supporter of the Panama Canal?
President Theodore Roosevelt.
Why did Americans expand their territory?
Belief in cultural superiority, economic interests and military interests.
Who dominated Hawaii's economy by the end of the 1800's?
Wealthy sugar planters
Who came to power in Japan that eventually made Japan an major imperial power?
Those who favored the industrialization process.
What did the Teller Amendment state?
That the US had no interest in taking control of Cuba.
What was the Panama Canal?
An American Central Canal that allowed for easier trading and transportation of trade.
What did several leaders say the US should do to expand?
Create colonies overseas.
Why did the United States want to have power over Hawaii?
The islands gave the US an economic opportunity and the chance for more world power.
What year did Matthew Perry send seven warships to Japan?
1854
What did Emilio Aguinaldo control?
The Philippine capital, Manila
When did the Canal instruction begin?
1904.
What led the US to a larger role on the world stage?
Developments such as economic interest, military interest and belief in cultural superiority.
What did many Hawaiians fear from the United States?
Their growing increase in power.
Who were the Boxers in China?
Chinese nationalists who were angered by foreign involvement in China.
What did the Anti-Imperialist League oppose?
The Teller Amendment and the creation of an American colonial empire.
How many workers labored the Canal?
More than 44,000.
What did William Seward purchase for 7.2 million dollars?
Alaska
What did Queen Liliuokalani propose to give the monarchy back their power?
A new constitution.
What was Japan for many centuries?
Secluded
What was the Platt Amendment?
The amendment that limited Cuba's right to make treaties and allowed the United States to intervene in Cuban affairs.
How many lives were lose when building the Canal?
Around 6,000.