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In 1887, white business leaders force King ___________________ to change Hawaii's constitution to grant voting rights only to wealthy landowners.

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Kalakaua

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In 1887, U.S. military and economic leaders pressure Hawaii to allow the United States to build a naval base at ___________________.

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Pearl Harbor

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In 1890, urged by such leaders as U.S. Navy Admiral ___________________, the United States constructs many new battleships, transforming the nation into the world's third largest naval power.

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Alfred T. Mahan

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In 1890, ___________________ causes a crisis by threatening Hawaiian sugar growers with economic disaster.

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The McKinley Tariff

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In 1891, ___________________ becomes Hawaii's queen and proposes a new constitution.

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Liliukalani

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In 1893, with the aid of the U.S. ambassador, white business groups overthrow the Hawaiian government and establish a provisional government with ___________________ as president.

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Sanford B. Dole

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In 1894, President ___________________ formally recognizes the Republic of Hawaii.

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Grover Cleveland

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In 1897, ___________________ , who favors the annexation of Hawaii, takes over the presidency from Cleveland.

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William McKinley

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In 1898, ___________________ proclaims Hawaii an American territory.

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Congress

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Economic Roots -Imperialist viewed foreign trade as the solution to Americans over production. -Easy access to raw materials Political & Military Roots -Built up Navy and Military to compete with other nations Racist Roots -Racial superiority of Anglo Saxons (caucasians)

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American Imperalism

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urged the government to build up American naval power in order to compete with other nations

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What did Admiral Mahan urge the United States to do to protect its interest?

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The US agreed to import Hawaiian sugar duty-free US persuaded Hawaii to allow the US to build a naval base @ Pearl Harbor McKinley Tariff eliminated the duty free status of Hawaiian sugar August 12, 1898 congress proclaimed Hawaii as American territory

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Imperialism in Hawaii

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This is a sensational style of writing that exaggerates the news to lure readers.

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Yellow Journalism

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This volunteer cavalry unit fought in a famous land battle near Santiago, Cuba.

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Rough Riders

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This Cuban poet and journalist launched a Cuban revolution in 1895.

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Jose Marti

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Soon after this was destroyed, the United States declared war on Spain.

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U.S.S Maine

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This nation gained its independence in the Spanish-American War.

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Cuba

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Its criticism of the American president caused American resentment toward Spain to turn to outrage.

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de Lome letter

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This general forced Cubans to relocated to concentration camps where thousands of them died.

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General Valeriano Weyler

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After the war, the United States paid 20 million dollars to Spain for the annexation of this land.

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Philippine Islands

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Theodore Roosevelt was declared the hero of this, even though he and his units played only a minor role in its capture.

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San Juan Hill

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He was the naval commander who led the American forces that steamed into Manila Bay and destroyed the Spanish fleet.

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George Dewey

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American Business Owners -Began investing millions of dollars in large sugar plantations in Cuba - ??? Jose Marti - lead rebellion - destroyed American Sugar plantations Valeriano Weyler -herded the entire rural population of central and western Cuba into barbed wire CONCENTRATION CAMPS De Lome Letter -criticized McKinley U.S.S. Maine -newspaper blamed spain -soon after this ship exploded (with americans on it) the US declared war

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Causes of the out break of the Spanish-American War

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Cuba -free Puerto Rico -american territory Guam -american territory Philippines -sold to US -annexed later

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The following happened to these territories as a result of the Spanish-American War

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The Panama Canal was built during his presidency.

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Theodore Roosevelt

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During his presidency, the United States and Mexico came close to war.

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Woodrow Wilson

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He led American forces into Mexico in pursuit of a Mexican revolutionary leader.

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John J. Pershing

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American troops were sent into Mexico to try to capture this Mexican revolutionary leader.

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Francisco "Pancho" Villa

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1905 treaty between Russia and Japan ending the Russo-Japanese War

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Treaty of Portsmouth

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This term refers to the policy of using the U.S. government to guarantee loans made to foreign countries by American business people.

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dollar diplomacy

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Its construction ranks as one of the world's greatest engineering feats. 5600 workers died. Builders fought disease, yellow fever, and malaria.

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Panama Canal

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This term refers to the policy of denying recognition of Latin American governments that the United States viewed as oppressive, undemocratic, or hostile to U.S. interests.

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missionary diplomacy

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Also known as "big stick" diplomacy, this official American policy stated that disorder in Latin America could force the United States to send its military into Latin American nations to protect American economic interests.

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Roosevelt Corollary

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Wilson uses minor incident with Mexico as an excuse to occupy Veracruz. 18 Americans and at least 200 Mexican died. Wilson recognizes the Carranza government. Wilson sends John J Pershing with 1500 troops to look for Francisco "Pancho" Villa.

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Wilson in Mexico

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Relationship with US? -protectorate Why did US try to control affairs? -maintain presence in the carribian -protecting a future canal in panama Laws and Policies that affect relationship with the UD? -Treaty of Paris -Foraker Act - gave the US direct control over and power to set up a government in Puerto Rico Violent Events -Spanish-American War

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Puerto Rico relationship with America

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Relationship with the US? -US had troops there Why did US try to control foreign affairs? -protect business investments in the islands sugar, tobacco, and mining Law and Policies affecting relationship with the US? -Platt Amendment - Legislation that severely restricted Cuba's sovereignty and gave the US the right to intervene if Cuba got into trouble Violent events? -Spanish-American War

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Cuba relationship with America

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Relationship with US? -protectorate Why did the US try to control its affairs? - to provide the US with raw Materials and new markets What Laws and policies? -Treaty of Paris Violent events? - Philippine American War -Spanish-American War -Emilio Aguinaldo-rebel leader believed US had promised independence

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The Philippines relationship with the US

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US relationship? -China was a vast potential market for American products Why did US try to control affairs? -to est. and protect market LAws and Policies affecting US relationship? -Open Door Noes-message send by secretary of state John Hay in 1899 to Germany, Russia, Great Britain, France, Italy & Japan asking the countries not to interfere with US trading rights in China. Violent events? -boxer rebellion

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Chinas relationship with the US

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His assassination sparked World War I.

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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This British liner was sunk by a German U-boat.

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Lusitania

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These people opposed World War I because they perceived all wars as evil.

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pacifists

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These people opposed World War I because they saw it as an imperialist struggle.

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socialists

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In 1914, this alliance consisted of France, Great Britain, and Russia.

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Allies

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In 1914, this alliance consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire.

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Central Powers

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This contained a suggestion of an alliance between Mexico and Germany that deeply angered the American people.

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Zimmermann note

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This long-term cause of the war involved the development of the armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy.

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militarism

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Closely linked with industrialization, this long-term cause of the war involved a contest for colonies.

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imperialism

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In the Battle of the Somme, this resulted in the exchange of seven miles of territory at the cost of 1.2 million casualties.

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trench warfare

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This long-term cause of the war encouraged competitiveness between nations and encouraged various ethnic groups to attempt to create nations of their own.

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nationalism

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He commanded the American Expeditionary Force (AEF).

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General John J. Pershing

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Admiral William S. Sims convinced the British to use this as a hindrance to German U-boat attacks.

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convoy system

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This term describes a person who opposes warfare on moral grounds.

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conscientious objector

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This began with the introduction of the tank and the airplane as weapons

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mechanized warfare

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Having shot down at least 29 enemy planes, he was America's leading ace pilot in the war.

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Captain Eddie Rickenbacker

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This involved merchant vessels traveling in large groups with naval ships acting as guards.

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convoy system

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This required men to register with the government in order to be randomly selected for military service.

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Selective Service Act (men)

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Although American women served in the navy, marines, and Army Corps of Nurses, they were not subject to this.

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Selective Service Act (women)

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Armed only with a rifle and a revolver, he killed 25 Germans, silenced 35 enemy machines guns, and, with 6 other soldiers, captured 132 prisoners.

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Alvin York

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