Terms
This term defines when a powerful country takes control of another, usually weaker, country / territory
Imperialism
One of America's earliest "imperial" accusations, in 1867 (a territory / state)
Alaska
Which country did the US join the war to "protect?"
Cuba
What was the stated goal of the Open Door Policy in China?
Equal trading rights in China.
who led Filipino forces against the U.S during the Philippine-American War?
Emilio Aguinaldo
This term describes when a country has power over a region but not rule
Sphere of Influence
The US officially annexed this territory in 1898, but had been influencing them for decades
Hawai'i
Where did the Battle of Manila Bay take place (country)
Philippines
What was America's moral argument for controlling the Philippines?
By saying it was a civilizing mission to educate and uplift the Filipinos.
who became famous for leading the Rough Riders in the Spanish-American War?
Theodore Roosevelt
This term describe sensationalized and sometimes untrue news, which helped the US join a war against the Spanish
Yellow Journalism
List the 4 motives for U.S Imperialism
Economic, Political, Social, Military
What was the calvary unit led by Theodore Roosevelt called?
The Rough Riders
What argument did anti-Imperialist Mark Twain make against U.S control of the Philippines?
That it betrayed American ideals of freedom and democracy
Which American writer spoke out against imperialism and criticized U.S actions in the Philippines?
Mark Twain
The term for the duty western powers have to save other cultures / societies
White Mans Burden
What was the economic reason why Americans supported expanding overseas?
With overproduction in America, they wanted overseas markets.
The US gained which 3 territories after the war?
The Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam
What was America's economic argument for controlling the Philippines?
Controlling the Philippines would give America access to new markets in Asia.
Who issued (wrote) the Open Door Notes to protect U.S trade in China?
John Hay
What is the Platt Amendment?
Added to the Cuban constitution that limited Cuba's independence and gave America more control over Cuba.
What was the military reason Americans supported expanding overseas?
They wanted a strong navy and overseas bases.
What was the name of the ship that blew up, leading to the war against Spain?
USS Maine
What was the implied reason for the Open Door Policy in China? Basically, why did the U.S actually support the policy?
They did not want to lose access to Chinese markets if foreign nations took stronger control of China.
Andrew Carnegie