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What was the most signifigant battle of the Spanish-American War? Who does it make famous?
the Battle of San Juan Hill; TR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This territory was purchased by the US from imperial Russia
Alaska
What was "dollar diplomacy"? whose policy was it?
- the US coupling its political and economic interests abroad; the big Taft
What is Yellow Journalism and who was well-known for it?
Anti-imperialist arguments?
idk
Why do American firms begin opening foreign markets? What does this lead to?
Americans purchase less because of the Panic of 1893 so the market is too small for what they produce; leads to American trade domination
Which territories did the US gain in the Spanish American War?
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, The Philippines
What movement does Philippine acquisition revive?
anti-expansionism
American sugar planters overthrow the monarchy of this island because the McKinley Tariff puts duties on their exports to the US.
Hawaii
Why were many Americans against the Acquisition of the Philippines?
Because they saw them as a lesser people and didn't want to exact "European style imperialism" over them
WHITE SUPREMACY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What does TR believe the US should be for the rest of the world?
The world's police; keep the balance of power
Which Philippine rebel leader starts the Philippine Revolution? Which Act gives the Filippinos their freedom after US victory?
Emilio Aguinaldo; give them independence w/ the Jones Act.
How does TR plan to take the land where the Panama canal will be built? ("devious") Economic significance of the canal?
Stage a bloodless coup against Colombia w/ American assistance so that the land can be leased to them; gives the US dominance over trade in the western hemisphere
How does McKinley react to Spain's refusal to let the US aid peace talks w/ Cuba?
Requests to go to war w/ Spain
What was the Venezuela Crisis and what did the US invoke during it? Why?
- Border dispute between British Guyana and Venezuela which raises concerns of European imperialism spreading to the Americas
- invokes the Monroe Doctrine and Britain gives Venezuela the better deal
Three causes of the Spanish American War?
- Sympathy for Cuban rebels
- Sinking of the Maine
- The De Lome Letter
- Yellow Journalism
TR; negotiate peacefully but display power w/ large navy/military
Why did TR order an attack on the Philippine Islands during the Spanish American War?
What was the Spanish American War known as?
"A Splendid Little War"
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America must have a large naval power in order to protect its economic interests; "Large Policy".
With what ideologies does America justify its expansionism? (2)
- Social Darwinism; The strongest countries will dominate the weaker ones which are too weak to govern/control themselves
- Anglosaxonsim; All countries must speak English and have a white population like England and the US.
The US secures the rights to Pago Pago harbor during territorial expansion to this island (Triprotectorate w Germany & UK)
American Samoa
What does John Hay send to China in 1899? How does the US use the Boxer Rebellion to assert this policy?
- An open-door policy; anyone can trade w/ you china
- Uses rebellion and involvement in putting it down to assert that if China still existed America still have equal footing in the country's trade
How does the Cuban Platt Amendment benefit the US? what else does Cuba give the US that benefits them?
Platt = Gave the US the right to intervene in Cuban independence if it is threatened; also gives the US a lease on Guantanamo Bay