Imperialism: Debates

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to American imperialism and its debates.

American Expansionism

The policy of territorial or economic expansion by the United States, particularly during the late 19th century.

Manifest Destiny

The belief that the expansion of the U.S. throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

Queen Liliuokalani

The last sovereign monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, overthrown in 1893.

Alfred Thayer Mahan

U.S. Naval Captain and author of 'The Influence of Sea Power Upon History,' advocating for a powerful navy.

Anti-Imperialist League

A coalition formed in 1899 to oppose American imperialism, comprising individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Economic Justification

The rationale for imperialism, focusing on the need for new markets and raw materials due to industrial growth.

Racial Theories

The belief that certain races were superior and justified the domination of weaker races.

Naval Power

The importance of a strong navy for international presence and influence, emphasized by Mahan's theories.

Self-Determination

The principle that a nation should have the right to govern itself, a central argument against imperialism.

Jingoes

Expansionists who believed that robust foreign policy could mitigate domestic tensions.