Unit 3B Review Sheet: Imperialism/WW1 (US History B)

These flashcards cover key concepts related to imperialism and the events of WW1 as discussed in US History B.

Imperialism

The policy of stronger nations extending control over weaker countries or territories.

Reasons for imperialism

Desire for military strength, thirst for new markets, and a belief in cultural superiority.

Hawaii Acquisition

American planters called for the overthrowing of the Queen with the help of U.S. marines.

Alaska

Area the U.S. bought from Russia in 1867.

Seward's Icebox/Seward's Folly

Name given to Alaska because of its climate and remoteness; its value was later proven due to natural resources.

Cuba situation in the 1890s

Spain, led by General Valeriano Weyler, was trying to put down a Cuban revolt, prompting U.S. intervention.

U.S.S. Maine

Battleship whose explosion led to U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War.

Yellow Journalism

Exaggerated news reporting used to stir public emotion and call for war.

Impact of Yellow Journalism

Newspapers blamed Spain for the Maine explosion and fueled support for war.

Commodore George Dewey

U.S. naval officer who destroyed the Spanish Pacific fleet at Manila.

Emilio Aguinaldo

Leader of the Filipino rebellion against U.S. control in the Philippine-American War.

Rough Riders

Volunteer cavalry unit led by Teddy Roosevelt, heroes of the Battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba.

Colonies received from Spain

Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

Platt Amendment

Granted the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuba and established a naval base at Guantanamo Bay.

Naval Bases Importance

To protect U.S. economic interests around the world.

Open Door Policy

U.S. policy aimed at removing Spheres of Influence in China and ensuring shared trading rights.

Boxer Rebellion

Uprising in China aimed at expelling foreign influence, violently suppressed by an international force.