Imperialism
The US wanted land here for a naval base and cash crops like sugarcane.
Hawaii/Pearl Harbor
This event and the yellow journalism that followed led to the United States declaration of war on Spain.
The blowing up of the Maine
Define the term Ethnocentrism
Believing in one's values and culture are superior over others
When dealing with foreign policy presidents have two major options they can use.
Commonly remembered as:
"The two M's of foreign policy"
Money and Military
Why did wealthy countries establish colonies in warmer climates?
To grow cash crops like sugar cane and cotton.
The United States wanted to make sure there was an "open door" policy in regards to this nation.
China
One of the reasons for the Spanish American War was that we were fighting for this country's independence.
Cuba
Isolationism
What were the three c's of Theodore Roosevelt's Square Deal?
- who can you use to remember them (bonus 150 pts)
1. Consumer Protection (Upton Sinclair)
2. Conservation of nature (park ranger)
3. Cooperate regulation (Ida Tarbell)
The nation that refused to sell the rights to the Isthmus of Panama to the United States.
Columbia
This nation attempted to achieve independence by going to war against the United States.
Philippines
Theodore Roosevelt led this group of volunteer cavalry up San Juan Hill.
Rough Riders
Negotiation is the priority but if the deal goes in an unfavorable direction then military force will help reach a desirable outcome
Big Stick Policy
Give 3 examples of a country that would not be protected under the Roosevelt Corollary.
Western Hemisphere
Morocco, Egypt, Japan, China, Russia, South Africa etc.
A sensational style of writing that exaggerates the news in order to get more readers.
Yellow Journalism
William Howard Taft created this foreign policy when dealing with Latin America
Dollar Diplomacy
Of the territories we gained in the Spanish American War, name two that is still under some form of control or protection from the United States.
Puerto Rico, Guam, Phillipines
What was the purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary?
Made the United States the police force of the Western Hemisphere
The Platt Amendment
Teacher will show you an image on the smart board and you have to answer this question:
(1912 election map)
What is unique about this map and what does it show about the election of 1912?
The Republican vote was split because there were 3 total candidates.
Roosevelt, Taft and Wilson
Wilson wins easily because of the split decision on the other side.
Name three reasons the United States decided to adopt a policy of imperialism in the late 19th century.
new economic markets, a belief in our cultural superiority, and a desire to be seen as a world power.
(God, Glory, Gold)
Name 3 reasons why the United States was so interested in going to war with Spain.
Cuban independence, economic opportunity, desire to have military bases, spread American ethos (culture and values)
The government can operate as laissez-faire because other more equipped nations will handle the affairs of the world
Social Darwinism
How does a country use its power to influence the world?
Must be answered in a complete sentence and used evidence and reasoning.
Two attempts to say it out loud.
America has used it financial and military resources to influence the world. For example in Hawaii they used military to gain strategic naval positioning and cheaper production of sugar cane. In addition, America also used its financial resources to attain Alaska. Alaska had fur, lumber and gold.
Teacher will show you a graph. (Typhoid fever graph)
Answer this question:
Between what years were the admissions from Typhoid fever cases the highest?
May have to justify your choice.
1897 - 1911 is the best answer.
Student justifies a different set of dates the answer will still count if justification is good.