American Imperialism
Define Imperialism
A country expanding its reach to other areas around the world, either through diplomacy or military force
Define Manifest Destiny
“the 19th-century doctrine or belief that the expansion of the US throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.”
The Spanish American war took place where
Cuba
What was the name of the General for the US during this war
Dewey
What president oversaw the removal of Native Americans
Andrew Jackson
What three reasons are there to imperialize?
Military, Economic, Political
Why did people leave for the west? Name one reason
Brand new area to see, promises of gold in California, Transcontinental Railroad, Homestead Act
Name one way the US goes about foreign policy
Armed forces, diplomacy, financial aid
We attacked which city during the war
Manilla
Which of the following describes a forced relocation of Native Americans from their ancestral homes to areas west of the Mississippi River
trail of tears
Where did America have an interest in Imperializing? Name one
Southeast Asia, Central and South America, Caribbean, Pacific Islands
What was the trip out west like
Dangerous, lasted 4-6 months, more likely to die of disease while on the trail
Name the two approaches to foreign policy (hint the homework for this day asked you about them)
Idealism and Realism
The Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary (1904) proclaimed the right of the United States to
Intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American nations
What was the main purpose of the boarding schools
To "Americanize" Native Americans
What was the Columbian Exposition?
A way for America to show how great they were, and to help justify their imperial endeavors
Name one effect of the transcontinental railroad
Made the trip out west easier and safer, gave people jobs, established time zones
Define Yellow Journalism
journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration.
Define the Monroe Doctrine
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What are some of the issues that Native Americans face today?
Answers may vary
Where and what year did the Columbian Exposition take place?
Chicago, 1893
Name the two companies that oversaw the building of the transcontinental railroad
Central Pacific, Union Pacific
Describe the Platt Amendment
It said that all treaties with Cuba had to be approved by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. had the right to interfere in Cuba's affairs if order broke down within Cuba. Gave the US general control over affairs in Cuba
What are the fists of righteousness
the “boxers” as they were more commonly known, rebelled and killed over 200 foreigners.
Which United States sports team actually has permission for use of a Native American mascot
Chicago Blackhawks