Chapter 10 Study Guide American History – Flashcards
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Imperialism
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the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over a weaker territories.
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Only 2 independent nations in Africa in early 20th century
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Ethopia and Liberia
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Alfred T. Mahan
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Encouraged government officials to build the navy in order to compete with other naval powers around the world
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William Seward
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In 1867, he arranged for the U.S. to buy Alaska from the Russians for $7.2 million
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U.S.S. Maine
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Early in 1898 McKinley had ordered the U.S.S. Maine to Cuba to bring home American citizens who were in danger. On Feburary 15, 1898, the ship blew up and killed more than 260 men.
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Naval base in Hawaii
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Pearl Harbor
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Valeriano Weyler
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He tried to restore order by putting the entire rural population of central and western Cuba into barbed-wire concentration camps
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first fighting in Spanish-American war
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The Philippines
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Yellow journalism
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Journalist used this to exaggerate the news and lure and enrage readers
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Treaty of Paris
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The U.S. and Spain signed an armistice on August 12. On December 10, 1898 the U.S. and Spain met in Paris to sign a treaty. During these peace talks Spain agreed to free Cuba and also turned over Guam and Puerto Rico to the U.S. Spain also sold the Philippines to the U.S. for 20 million
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George Dewey
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Commander of forces in the Philippines in the Spanish-American War
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Teller Amendment
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Stated that the U.S. had no intention of taking over any part of Cuba
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Rough Riders
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A volunteer calvary under the command of Theodore Roosevelt
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Platt Amendment
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Cuba could not make any treaties that might limit its independence or permit a foreign power to control any part of its territory. The U.S. reserved the right to intervene in Cuba. Cuba was not to go into debt The U.S. could buy or lease land on the Island for naval stations and refueling stations.
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Foraker Act
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Ended military rule and set up a civil government
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Protectorate
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A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power.
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Emilio Aguinaldo
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believed that the U.S. had promised independence. When he and his followers heard the terms of the treaty, they promised to fight for freedom.
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John Hay
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U.S. Secretary who issued a series of policies called the Open Door Notes
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Missionary Diplomacy
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Moral responsibility to deny recognition to any latin american government it viewed as oppressive
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Roosevelt Corallary
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We would now use force to protect economic interests in latin america
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U.S. and Mexico near war, have to back down because?
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The U.S. was nearing World War I
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Pancho Villa
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Mexican rebel that killed 17 americans
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Took the role of McKinley after he was assassinated and was the leader of the Rough Riders
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Desire for military strength, thirst for new markets, and belief in cultural superiority
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Three factors that fueled American imperialism.
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Why were some Americans upset about the Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish-American war?
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-They needed to handle their own problems at home - Some wanted statehood while others wanted limited self government
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Russo-Japanese War
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Fighting over Korea
