THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR IN ASIA
Where was the U.S. fighting in Asia during the Spanish-American War?
The Philippians
1. Why did we want to help Panama? 2. Who did we help them gain their independence from?
1. We wanted to build the Panama Canal 2. We helped them defeat Colombia for independence
Who did T.R. name as his successor? Must give the whole name. What was his successor's foreign policy called?
William Howard Taft, Dollar Dollar Diplomacy
Who was the president who started construction on the Panama Canal in the 1900s?
T.R.
Which president prompted Moral Diplomacy?
Woodrow Wilson
Why was the U.S. interested in the Philippines?
The US was interested in the Philippines and Asia because this would open up a new economic markets
What is the Monroe Doctrine?
The Monroe Doctrine states that any country in the Eastern Hemisphere can not attack any country in the Western Hemisphere, or else that is considered an act of war
What is Dollar Diplomacy? Must give the quote and the meaning we used in class.
"Substituting money for bullets" means: if any Latin American country tried to stop US business, the US has the right to invade that country.
When was the Panama Canal finished?
1914
How many nautical miles were cut by using the Panama Canal?
8,000
What was Commodore George Dewey's plan?
Dewey's plan is 1. Motivate and supply the Filipino nationalists to rebel against and overthrow the Spanish government. While the Spanish were fighting the rebels, the U.S. Navy would destroy the Spanish fleet
What is the Corollary Doctrine?
The Corollary Doctrine states that countries in the Eastern Hemisphere cannot stop trade with the Western Hemisphere and would aid countries as needed.
What is the Open Door Policy, and what country was it associated with?
Equal privilege for countries to trade with China.
1. What is Big Stick Diplomacy? 2. What does the quote "Speak softly and rule with a big stick mean?
1. When America stayed out of foreign affairs for 100 years, it established power with the strength of the navy 2. One does not have to be the loudest in order to have power
Why did T.R. win the Nobel Peace Prize?
For helping end the Russo-Japanese War
What is Yellow Journalism?
Making one believe something that isn't true
Who added the Corollary Doctrine?
Teddy Roosevelt
What was T.R.'s Big Stick Diplomacy?
Emphasized negotiating peacefully while being prepared to use military strength to achieve diplomatic goals, summarized by his quote, "speak softly and carry a big stick".
Who were the Rough Riders? At what battle was their help key?
A cavlary lead by T.R. and they rushed San Juan Hill
1. How long did it take to win the war? 2. What countries did we gain?
The Spanish-American War lasted only four months, and the Americans emerged victorious. In the end, the Americans gained Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam
What was the Boxer Rebellion?
The uprising in China, which included the siege of foreign legations in Beijing, was eventually suppressed by an international military alliance.
Who suggested the Open Door Policy as a reaction to the Spheres of Influence?
John Hay
1. What is the Great White Fleet?
16 U.S. Navy Ships that toured the world
How much did America pay to Panama for the Canal Zone?
10 million