Africa
Define Imperialism:
A policy in which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories.
After defeating China in the 1st Opium War, which major Chinese city was given to the British.
Hong Kong
What company was responsible for the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy?
Dole Fruit Company
Name the two biggest causes of the Spanish-American War
USS Maine exploding and Yellow Journalism
Describe "Big Stick" Diplomacy:
A strong military was essential to achieve America’s goals.
The US had the moral responsibility to “civilize” or uplift weaker nations
What inventions/innovations aided exploration into Africa?
Industrial Weaponry, Steamships, Quinine
Which countries were involved in the 2nd Opium War. Name all countries!!!
Britain, France, and China
What political party forced King Kalākaua to sign the Bayonet Constitution?
Missionary Party
In 1895 this historical figure began the war for independence in Cuba.
His army used this strategy to try and defeat the Spanish.
Jose Marti
Guerrilla Tactics.
Describe "Dollar Diplomacy":
The US hoped to rely less on the threat of US attack and more on US investments in businesses and banks throughout Central America and the Caribbean.
Name the European Countries that took territory in Africa (7 Countries):
Great Britain, France, Germany, Portugal, Belgium, Spain, Italy.
Give an example of a secret society that participated in the Boxer Rebellion.
The Righteous and Harmonious Fists
What happened to Queen Liliʻuokalani after she attempted to write a new Constitution?
She was imprisoned.
Why did the Spanish place Cubans in concentration camps?
It deprived the rebels of food and potential new recruits.
Describe "Moral Diplomacy"
The US would “never again seek one additional foot of territory by conquest”, instead the US would promote “human rights, national integrity, and opportunity”.
Otto von Bismarck organized the Berlin Conference which had the goal of:
Peacefully dividing Africa amongst European powers.
Which Western Powers took control of a "sphere of influence" in China? (5 countries)
Britain, France, Russia, Germany, and Japan
What did the Bayonet Constitution do?
Stripped Native Hawaiians of land rights and voting rights (reserved for wealthy landowning elite).
Diminished the monarchy’s power.
Gave political control to the businessmen.
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Who was the long lasting dictator of Mexico?
Porfirio Diaz
How did Leopold control the people in his colony?
Bonus (100): What country was Leopold the ruler of?
Belgium
Describe the Open Door Policy:
Argued for equal trading privileges in China. This would allow American businesses to do business in China.
Why were Americans interested in Hawaii?
Answers Vary
Why did American businessmen care about the Spanish-American War?
They had money invested in the plantations and other businesses.
Where did Pancho Villa's forces attack the US?
Columbus, New Mexico