U.S. Policy
This is a system of empire building by founding colonies or conquering other nations.
What is imperialism.
This group of Chinese nationalists wanted to get rid of foreigners within China and staged a rebellion to do so.
Who are the Boxers.
Alaska and Hawaii would later be incorporated into the union of the United States giving them this status. Becoming 49th & #50th.
What is statehood (became US states).
The spread of these were challenges that US soldiers faced while serving in the Spanish-American War.
What is malaria and yellow fever.
This terms is defined as a narrow strip of land joining two larger areas of land.
What is an isthmus.
This is the policy of avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries.
What is isolationism.
This was able to put and end and stop the Boxer Rebellion.
What is a Multinational Military Force.
This was the idea that purchasing Alaska was a waste of money for thus US, due to the thought that Alaska was a frozen wasteland.
What is Seward's Folly.
The destruction of this US vessel sparked outrage in the US and caused the US to declare war on Spain.
What is the USS Maine.
US President Teddy Roosevelt encouraged the Panamanian people to stage this against Colombia in order to gain independence.
What is a rebellion, resistance, or revolution.
This early US policy was put in place to keep European nations out of Latin America.
What is the Monroe Doctrine.
This policy stated that all nations should have equal access to trade with China.
What is the Open Door Policy.
This was the economic reason the US annexed Hawaii.
What is sugarcane plantations.
This was a strategy of journalism in which stories and headlines were exaggerated in order to sell more papers and evoke war fever.
What is yellow journalism.
This was one of three obstacles to the construction of the Panama Canal. (identify one of the three -- +100 if you can get all three!)
What is...
1. spread of malaria & yellow fever
2. heavy rain
3. mudslides
This US policy was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine and stated that the US would use force to prevent European involvement in Latin America.
What is the Roosevelt Corollary.
These were established in China by Europeans in order to gain economic benefits and influence.
What are spheres of influence.
This individual proposed a new constitution that would return power to the Hawaiian monarchy, causing a revolt.
Who is Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani.
These were the territories placed under US control as a result of the Spanish defeat in the Spanish-American War. (4/5)
What are the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, and Wake Island.
This individual was responsible for reducing the outbreak of yellow fever and malaria by telling workers to drain the swamps.
This policy was put in place in order to protect US economic interests in Latin America and abroad.
What is Dollar Diplomacy.
This American Commodore "convinced" the Japanese to open trade with the United States.
Who is Commodore Matthew Perry.
This was a militaristic (military) reason why Hawaii was annexed by the US.
What is strategic military location in the Pacific.
This was the part of the Cuban constitution that allowed the US to intervene in Cuban affairs.
What is the Platt Amendment.
Panama was originally a province of this country.
What is Colombia.