US History: Chapter 10 Section 1 – Flashcards

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Imperialism
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the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories
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Three factors fueled the new American imperialism
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Desire for military strength Thirst for new markets Belief in cultural superiority
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Alfred T. Mahan
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Mahan urged government officials to build up American naval power in order to compete with other powerful nations. Mahan's influence led to US steel-hulled cruisers built between 1883 and 1890.
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US thirst for new markets
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• US farms and factories were producing more goods than could be consumed by Americans. • US needed new materials for factories and new markets for agricultural and manufactured goods.
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Social-Darwinism
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The US had a responsibility to spread Christianity and civilisation.
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William Seward
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Secretary of State under presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. In 1867, Seward arranged for the U.S. to buy Alaska from the Russians for $7.2 million.
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Hawaii in 1790
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US used Hawaii as a port to China and East India
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Hawaii in 1820
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American missionaries set up Christian schools and churches. Their children became sugar planters.
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Hawaii in 1900
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Foreigners and immigrant labourers outnumbered native Hawaiians about three to one
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Why did planters want the annexation of Hawaii
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Hawaiian sugar was first shipped to the US duty-free. Then the duty-free was lifted, causing the planters to pay tax. This led people in Hawaii to ask for the annexation of Hawaii.
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Queen Liliuokalani
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Last Queen of Hawaii who was against American imperialism in Hawaii
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Pearl Harbor
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In 1887, they pressured Hawaii to allow the United States to build a naval base at Pearl Harbor, the kingdom's best port. The base became a refueling station for American ships.
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Sanford B. Dole
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After the over throw of the Queen, the US created a government led by Dole
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