Imperialism

What is Yellow Journalism?

Journalism that sensationalized news reporting to entertain and attract readers; involves exaggeration.

What was the Open Door Policy?

A policy designed to further U.S. trade interests with China, proposing that all nations share Chinese trade.

What does Annexation mean?

When one country or government takes control of a territory or land and makes it a part of its own country.

Who were notable Imperialists?

William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.

Who were some famous Anti-Imperialists?

Grover Cleveland and Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain).

What is Big Stick Diplomacy?

A foreign policy by negotiating peacefully while displaying a strong military to achieve U.S. goals abroad.

What was the Great White Fleet?

A U.S. battleship fleet sent around the world to showcase U.S. naval power.

What does Moral Diplomacy advocate for?

Foreign policy decisions based on principles of equality, promoting peace, and spreading democracy.

What is Dollar Diplomacy?

Foreign policy aimed at using economic power and business investment to influence governments and policies.

What was the Platt Amendment?

A treaty between the U.S. and Cuba that attempted to protect Cuba’s independence from foreign intervention.

What were the causes of the Spanish-American War?

The explosion of the USS Maine, Yellow Journalism exaggerating Spanish cruelty, and U.S. desires for expansion.

What were the results of the Treaty of Paris after the Spanish-American War?

The U.S. gained territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, and Cuba gained nominal independence.

What led to the Philippine War (1899-1902)?

The U.S. treatment of Filipinos and resistance against U.S. control after the Spanish-American War.

How did the U.S. acquire Hawaii?

Led a revolution to overthrow the queen and annexed Hawaii due to the desire to avoid sugar plantation taxes.

How did the U.S. acquire Alaska?

Bought from Russia for $7.2 million, seen as an opportunity to expand and gain resources.

What were the Four Motives of Imperialism?

Global competition, desire for military strength, need for new markets, and belief in cultural superiority.

What is the purpose of the Panama Canal?

To provide a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, boosting trade and military mobility.

How did foreign policy impact U.S. imperialism?

Policies like Big Stick Diplomacy, Dollar Diplomacy, and Moral Diplomacy justified and promoted imperialist actions.

Was imperialism good or bad for the U.S.?

It was considered bad due to conflicts and cultural erosion but also good for expanding territory and economic benefits.

What was the significance of the USS Maine explosion?

It was a catalyst for the Spanish-American War, leading to public outrage and calls for intervention.

What impact did Yellow Journalism have on public opinion?

It shaped public perception of the Spanish-American War, inciting anger and support for military action.

What is the significance of the Treaty of Paris (1898)?

It marked the end of the Spanish-American War and established the U.S. as a colonial power.

What role did the U.S. play in the Cuban War of Independence?

The U.S. intervened in support of Cuban rebels against Spanish rule, leading to the Spanish-American War.

How did the economic interests affect U.S. foreign policy in the late 19th century?

Economic interests prompted the U.S. to pursue expansion and control of new markets and resources.

What were the social implications of the U.S. annexation of territories?

Annexation often led to cultural clashes, changes in governance, and resistance movements among locals.

How did the Open Door Policy affect U.S.-China relations?

It sought to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China, promoting U.S. economic interests.

What were the consequences of the Philippine-American War?

It resulted in significant U.S. military presence in the Philippines and a long-lasting impact on Filipino society.