imperialism day 1

What is imperialism?

Imperialism is the economic and political domination of a strong nation over a weaker one

Identify 3 new motives that the u.s embarked on the “‘new” manifest destiny

A. Trade into Asia & Latin America

B. Keep up with Europe

C. Annex strategic islands in the S. Pacific and Caribbean Sea; Military Bases

D. Become The Trade center of the world

E. Build a canal

F. International policeman

G. Large naval presence

What is Anglo saxonism?

The idea that English - speaking nations had superior character, ideas and systems of government and were destined to control other nations

Identify 2 places that the u.s first engaged in imperialism?

A. Japan

B. Hawaii

Who was Alfred T. Mahan and why was he important (what did he do?)

A naval officer who said a strong navy is vital to be a world power

Who was commodore Mathew Perry and why was he important (what did he do?)

Commodore Mathew c. Perry arrived in Japan in 1853 and opened the country for trade with the u.s, Japan realized that they “must” adopt western ways, within 50 years Japan had become and industrial power

Who was queen liliuokani?

Queen Liliuokalani was queen of Hawaii. In 1891, u.s business owners led an overthrow of queen Liliuokalani and asked to be annexed by the u.s.

What was liluokanis role in the annexation of Hawaii? Was she for it or against it?

She was in the process of proposing a new constitution to restore power to the monarchy and establish a new constitution. She was against annexation all of her life

Identify 4 reasons in support of imperialism

A. Raw materials and markets

B. Strategic military locations

C. Intro to organized govt religion.

D. Improved healthcare, communication and transportation networks

Identify 4 reasons against imperialism

A. Exploition of people and resources

B. Disregard of native cultures (ethnocentric)

C. Maintaining military forces to protect oversea interests is costly $$$

D. Overseas territories open to attack

Identify Jose marti, what was his role in the Spanish American war?

The leader of the Cuban rebellion. Exiled from Cuba, he lived in n.y city. He led the call and brought together other Cuban exiles in the u.s. they raised funds, purchased weapons, and prepared troops in preparation for a hoped for invasion of Cuba.

Who was Valeriano weyler and what was his role with regard to Spanish rule? What did he do?

Valeriano welter was a Spanish army officer and colonial administrator infamous for his brutal “reconcentration” policy in Cuba to suppress a rebellion against Spanish rule.

What role did “yellow” journalism play in the onset of the Spanish American war. Explain.

Competing New York City newspapers printed outraged stories about Spanish atrocities that were not true in an effort sell more papers. This style of reporting, in which writers often exaggerated or lied to attract readers, became known as yellow journalism. It angered many Americans to the point that they were ready to go to war.

Briefly explain the story behind the U.S.S Maine

On February 15, 1898, the Maine sank in Havana harbor after an explosion, resulting in the deaths of 266 men, no one is sure who exploded the ship but they blamed it on Spain.

Identify the steps that led to the Spanish American war.

Spanish brutality towards Cubans

The Butcher- Valeriano Weyler

Yellow Press/Journalism----Sensationalism/Exaggeration

Spanish Ambassador de Lôme insulted President

McKinley.

The USS Maine exploded, and the American public blamed Spain.

Congress recognized Cuban independence and authorized force against Spain.

Teller Amendment: US was fighting this war to help Cuba gains its independence and would not seek any land gains from Cuba.

War is declared April 17, 1898

What was the teller amendment?

U.s was fighting this war to help Cuba gain its independence and would not seek any land gains from Cuba