Ch.27 USHistory Exam

CHS

Define imperialism.

Looking overseas to expand for financial reasons

What is yellow journalism?

exaggeration of the facts

Who was Rev. Josiah Strong?

Missionary that wanted to save souls

What was Darwin’s survival of the fittest policy?

The strong would conquer the weak

What were two reasons that Hawaii was important to the US?

Good for shipping and business

What did Grover Cleveland do to the annexation of Hawaii?

He stopped it

Describe the Monroe Doctrine as it relates to Cuba.

it was good to get a european country out of the neighborhood

Why did America watch with interest as the Cubans revolted against the Spanish?

America loved liberty and independence

What happened to the USS Maine in Havana Harbor?

It exploded killing 260 American soldiers

What was the slogan for Americans who were clamoring for war?

Remember the Maine

What was Congress’ decision for war?

Congress happily voted for war

Who was George Dewey and what was his significance in the Philippines?

Commander of US Naval fleet in the Philippines

Who were the “Rough Riders”?

Cavalry unit that invaded cuba

Who led the “Rough Riders”?

Teddy Roosevelt

What happened to the “Rough Riders” when they tried to invade Cuba?

Horses drowned

Who signed an Armistice on August 12 that ended the so-called “splendid little war”?

Spain

How many votes did the treaty in Paris involving the Philippines pass by?

One vote

What was the Foraker Act?

Granted US citizenship to puerto ricans

What was the decision of the Insular Cases?

Americas laws and customs do not necessarily extend to foreign lands

What were the three stipulations of the Platt Amendment?

Cuba couldn’t make treaties that the US didn’t like, Cuba couldn’t take on too much debt, The US could use Guantanamo Bay

What song did John Philip Sousa compose?

Stars and Stripes forever

When did the Philippines finally get their Independence?

July, 4, 1946

What is a “sphere of influence”?

An area where one country has special economic or political control

Give one example of a “sphere of influence?”

European countries controlling different parts of China for trade

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

When Chinese took matters into their own hands and rose up to kill foreigners who controlled their cities

What was the Open Door Policy?

China was free to trade with anybody

Who won the election of 1900?

William Mckinley

What was Teddy Roosevelt’s famous slogan?

Walk softly and carry a big stick

How did Teddy Roosevelt become president?

McKinley was assassinated in Buffalo, New York