Chapter 17 Imperialism and Spanish American War

Imperialism

A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.

Bayonet Constitution

a constitution the king of Hawaii was forced to sign which severely restricted his power and deprived most Hawaiians of the vote

Sphere of Influence

a country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.

Open Door Policy

A policy proposed by the US in 1899, under which ALL nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China.

Boxer Rebellion

1899 rebellion in Beijing, China started by a secret society of Chinese who opposed the "foreign devils". The rebellion was ended by British troops.

Russo-Japanese War

War between Russia and Japan; Japan wins and takes parts of Manchuria under its control.

Rough Riders

Volunteer regiment of US Cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War

Platt Amendment

Legislation that severely restricted Cuba's sovereignty and gave the US the right to intervene if Cuba got into trouble

Foraker Act

gave the US direct control over and power to set up a government in Puerto Rico

Roosevelt Corollary

(TR) , Roosevelt's 1904 extension of the Monroe Doctrine, stating that the United States has the right to protect its economic interests in South And Central America by using military force, first put into effect in Dominican Republic

Dollar Diplomacy

Foreign policy created under President Taft that had the U.S. exchanging financial support ($) for the right to "help" countries make decisions about trade and other commercial ventures. Basically it was exchanging money for political influence in Latin America and the Caribbean.

ideology

set of ideas about human life or culture

Battle of San Juan Hill

successful battle to control Santiago, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War

Joseph Pulitzer

publisher of the New York World, one of the most widely read newspapers

William Randolph Hearst

publisher of the New York Journal, once one of the most widely read newspapers

José Martí

Cuban exile living in the United States who urged Cuban independence from Spain

George Dewey

commander of the U.S. Navy's Asiatic Squadron during the Spanish-American War

Emilio Aguinaldo

leader of a rebel army of Filipino patriots

Panama Canal

A major engineering feat, this canal allowed the US to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific without having to go around South America.

USS Maine

the battleship sent to Havana to protect Americans and their property; an explosion sank it; killing 260 men

Great White Fleet

A fleet of 16 new U.S. navy ships launched between 1904 and 1907

Ships were all white Glided scrollwork on bow

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas in South America and Africa. The virus is transmitted to people by the bite of an infected mosquito.