Imperialism- A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
Protectorate- A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Technology- The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
Publish- (of an author or company) prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, or other work) for public sale.
yellow journalism- journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration
jingoism- extreme patriotism, esp. in the form of aggressive or warlike foreignpolicy.
resources- a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively
violated- break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement)
virtually- nearly; almost
Part 1 Questions
In the years immediately following the civil war, what did most Americans concentrate on? Reconstruction
Who wast the last monarch of Hawaii? Queen Liliuokalani
What were the reasons Europeans embarked on a path of imperialism? to search for new markets and competition for these new markets by the great powers. Want to gain profit from places such as Asia and Africa Need for natural recourses such as coal to help power industries
Describe "Social Darwinism." Survival of the fittest.
Who was Josiah Strong and what did he link Anglo-Saxonism to? American Protestant clergyman who linked Anglo Saxonism with the idea of civil liberty.
What did the desire for new markets lead to? Imperialism and broader trade routes.
When did Perry sail into Edo Bay? July 8th, 1853
What impressed the Japanese? with Perry's diplomacy and with the technological superiority of his ships and weapons
A treaty signed with Japan on March 31, 1854 opened which two ports? Simoda and Hakodadi
What event in 1872 lead to a treaty with Hawaii? What did the treaty do for Hawaii? What was the result? Hawaii was in an economic crisis and the united states didn't want them to ask britain or france for help. So they exempted tariffs from hawaii.
Which president opposed the annexation of Hawaii? Benjamin Harrison
What did the US buy from Latin America? Raw materials. What did Latin America buy from the US? a few manufactured goods.
How did James Blaine try to increase American influence in Latin America? concluded tariff reciprocity agreements with eight Latin American nations
USS MAINE had what kind of lights? Electric!!! Could travel at how many knots? 17 and had how many crew and officers? 355
Part 2 Questions
In 1898, Cuba belonged to what country? Spain
What happened to the battleship Maine? It exploded randomly. What "really" happened? Nobody knows.
When did Spain abolish slavery? 1886
What was the economic crisis for Cuba in 1894? One crop economy. Most mills and fields were owned by America
What led most Americans to support the Cubans in their struggle with Spain? Because we thought that we should help them win their independence so they could be liberated just like us.
How many Spanish troops were sent to Cuba? 200,000
What did McKinley tell the Spanish in September of 1897? He didn't want a fight. He asked the Spanish if the United States could help negotiate an end to the conflict.
What would "autonomy" have meant for the Cubans? They would still be part of the spanish empire
How much did congress agree to spend on preparing for war with Spain? $50 million.
What conditions led to the Cuban rebellion in 1895? Oppressive conditions, and many deaths due to abuse and starvation
On what date did the US declare war on Spain? April 23
Who was Commodore George Dewey? What was he tasked to do? When did he do it? He was an officer of the United states navy who was tasked during the Spanish American war, He was ordered to attack the Spanish at Manila Bay on April 27, 1898.
What was the problem in mobilizing the Army for a battle in Cuba? America lacked resources to train and equip troops.
Where did more americans die, training or in battle? Training. During the training many soldiers caught because of unsanitary facilities.
Who were the "rough riders?" A group of cavalry that were composed of volunteers led by Theodore Roosevelt.
What were the arguments for and against establishing an American empire? To keep a strong economy. To make sure that english speaking countries
Part 3 Questions
List the reasons why Republican leaders thought Theodore Roosevelt was a good choice for vice president. He was enthusiastic and determined, powerful charisma and heroic war record.
Explain how the Open Door policy affected U.S. policy in Asia. It let everyone trade with china, but all countries had to abide by the laws set by the new policy.
President Roosevelt wanted to make the United States a world power. List the ways in which he attempted to do so. President Roosevelt is not going to make a mistake, for God Almighty is guiding him. .... The Court claimed the power to declare it unconstitutional and did so declare it ... We want a Supreme Court which will do justice under the Constitution and .... He has deceived the citizens of the United States
What event made Theodore Roosevelt president of the United States? The assassination of McKinley
Why did President Roosevelt send the “Great White Fleet” on a trip around the world? To show off
Why did President Roosevelt want to build a canal across Panama? He saw it as vital to American power
What were some of the challenges in building the canal? The panamanians wanted rights to the canal, the french wanted to sell other areas for a canal and no one could decide where to build the damn thing.
Who first tried to build the canal? The French
How would you critique Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy as president? He didn't handle delicate issues very well. He was a shot first ask questions later kind of guy.
Part 1
Vocabulary:
Part 1 Questions
Part 2 Questions
Spain
Nobody knows.
1886
One crop economy. Most mills and fields were owned by America
Because we thought that we should help them win their independence so they could be liberated just like us.
200,000
He didn't want a fight. He asked the Spanish if the United States could help negotiate an end to the conflict.
They would still be part of the spanish empire
$50 million.
Oppressive conditions, and many deaths due to abuse and starvation
April 23
He was an officer of the United states navy who was tasked during the Spanish American war, He was ordered to attack the Spanish at Manila Bay on April 27, 1898.
America lacked resources to train and equip troops.
Training. During the training many soldiers caught because of unsanitary facilities.
A group of cavalry that were composed of volunteers led by Theodore Roosevelt.
To keep a strong economy. To make sure that english speaking countries
Part 3 Questions
He was enthusiastic and determined, powerful charisma and heroic war record.
It let everyone trade with china, but all countries had to abide by the laws set by the new policy.
President Roosevelt is not going to make a mistake, for God Almighty is guiding him. .... The Court claimed the power to declare it unconstitutional and did so declare it ... We want a Supreme Court which will do justice under the Constitution and .... He has deceived the citizens of the United States
The assassination of McKinley
To show off
He saw it as vital to American power
The panamanians wanted rights to the canal, the french wanted to sell other areas for a canal and no one could decide where to build the damn thing.
The French
He didn't handle delicate issues very well. He was a shot first ask questions later kind of guy.