Early American Imperialism
What is political, military, and economic domination of strong nations over weaker territories?
Imperialism
The type of newspaper publishing that effectively attracted readers by writing about things in a dramatic way.
Yellow Journalism
How did the United States benefit economically from beating Spain ?
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Who was known for heavily used Yellow Journalism that exaggerated the war?
William Randolph Hearst
Name the territory that connected the Caribbean Ocean with the Pacific Ocean.
Panama Canal
What was the belief held by some in the late nineteenth century that certain nations and races were superior to others and therefor destined to rule over them?
Social Darwinism
How long (approximately) did the War with Spain last? Were there many battle deaths suffered by the United States?
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What was the agreement made when Teddy Roosevelt after he convinced Japan to limit emigration as long segregation in U.S. West Coast ended.
Gentlemen's Agreement
What was the name of the Treaty for Panama to become independent?
Hay-Bona-varilla Treaty
Name the intimidation strategy that sailed around the world
Jingoism, Sabre Rattling, sending the Great White Fleet around the world
What were three ECONOMIC reasons for Imperialism ?
New Markets, Resources, Cheap Labor
Which territory was attacked first during the war?
The Philippines
Nations that carved out China's borders enjoyed privileged trade markets. What were these zones or regions called?
Spheres of influence
Which President said "walk Softly but carry a big stick?
T. Roosevelt
What territory did the US receive, besides Cuba, in the Caribbean Sea?
Puerto Rico
Why did American land owners want to territories outside of the United States?
To receive resources from the territory, use the labor from the territory, military purposes, New Markets, Jingoism
Teddy Roosevelt was a leader for volunteer groups in Cuba known as what?
Rough Riders
Which type of diplomacy focused on American investing in foreign territory and which U.S. president supported it?
Dollar Diplomacy
Taft
Who was the US President during the war with Spain?
W. McKinley
Name the four territories Spain lost at the end of the Spanish-American War.
1.Cuba
2.Guam
3.The Philippines
4.Puerto Rico
Describe a few cultural TWO reasons for Imperialism
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What three influences caused America to declare war on Spain?
1. Hearst's Yellow Journalism
2. De Lome stolen letter
3. USS Maine
What were a few restrictions placed on Cuba's new constitution from the Platt Amendment?
1. Cuba was not to sign treaties or make new constitutions with foreign nations
2. The U.S. reserved the right to intervene
3. Cuba was not to go in debt
4. The U.S. could lease Cuban land for its navy
What were two reasons for US citizens to NOT support American Imperialism?
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What the guiding principles influenced Roosevelt Corollary?
That the US could/would intervene in Latin American nations if they felt foreign super-powers were a threat to them