Isolationism
What did George Washington warn against in his Farewell Address?
Forming permanent alliances with foreign nations
What is imperialism?
When a stronger nation controls a weaker nation politically, economically, or militarily
Why was Hawaii considered valuable to the U.S.?
It was a strategic location for trade and military bases between the U.S. and Asia
What country did Cuba rebel against?
Spain
What was Theodore Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” policy?
Speak softly but carry a big stick — use diplomacy backed by military strength
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
To prevent European nations from colonizing the Western Hemisphere
Who was Alfred Thayer Mahan and what did he encourage?
A U.S. naval officer who encouraged building a stronger navy
What U.S. business interests were in Hawaii?
Sugar and fruit industries
What was the de Lôme Letter?
A letter insulting President McKinley that increased U.S. anger toward Spain
What was the Roosevelt Corollary’s purpose?
To warn Europe to stay out of Latin America and allow U.S. to police the region
During most of the 1800s, what policy did the U.S. follow in regard to other countries?
Isolationism — avoiding political and economic involvement with other nations
Name one economic reason why expansionists supported imperialism.
To gain access to new markets and raw materials
Who was Queen Liliʻuokalani?
The last monarch of Hawaii before the U.S. overthrew her government
What event caused the U.S. to declare war on Spain?
The explosion of the USS Maine
How did Dollar Diplomacy differ from the Big Stick policy?
It used financial influence instead of military force
How did the U.S. differ from Europe during the 1800s in terms of expansion?
The U.S. expanded across North America, while Europe built empires overseas
Name one cultural or political reason for U.S. expansion.
To spread democracy and Christianity
Who was Sanford B. Dole and what was his role?
He led the new Hawaiian government and pushed for U.S. annexation
Who were the Rough Riders and who led them?
Volunteer soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt
Why was the Panama Canal built?
To shorten travel time between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Which two presidents promoted isolationist ideas in their foreign policy?
George Washington and James Monroe
What rank did the U.S. Navy reach in size by the late 1890s?
Third largest naval power in the world
In what year was Hawaii officially annexed by the U.S.?
1898
What territories did the U.S. gain from the war?
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
What was the Open Door Policy?
A policy that allowed equal trading rights in China for all nations