Chapter 27-Empire & Expansio

Empire

A group of territories or countries under a single authority, often acquired through colonization or conquest.

Imperialism

The policy or practice of extending a nation's power and influence through colonization, military force, or economic control.

Social Darwinism

The belief that competition among nations is a natural struggle for survival, and that the superior nations have the right to dominate or rule over the inferior ones.

White Man's Burden

The idea that it is the duty of the white race to bring civilization and progress to other races or nations.

Yellow press

Sensationalized and exaggerated journalism, often used to promote expansionist ideas and portray foreign exploits as heroic adventures.

Missionaries

Individuals who promote and spread religious beliefs, often involved in cultural conversion and promoting trade, technology, and education.

Frontier

The border or edge of settled territory, often associated with the expansion of a nation.

Mahan

Refers to Alfred Thayer Mahan, an American naval officer and historian who wrote "The Influence of Sea Power upon History," which advocated for the expansion of the U.S. Navy and the acquisition of strategic naval bases.

Seward's Folly

Refers to the purchase of Alaska from Russia by Secretary of State William Seward, initially seen as a foolish and wasteful decision.

Big Sister Policy

A policy aimed at rallying Latin American countries behind U.S. leadership and opening their markets to U.S. traders.

Monroe Doctrine

A U.S. policy that stated any European intervention in the Western Hemisphere would be seen as a threat to U.S. interests.

Great Rapprochement

Refers to the period when the United States and Great Britain started cultivating a better relationship, despite previous tensions and conflicts.

Annexation

The act of incorporating a territory or country into another political entity, often through a formal agreement or treaty.

Queen Liliuokalani

The last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, who was overthrown by American planters and eventually saw Hawaii annexed by the United States.

Cuban Revolution

The uprising of the Cuban masses against Spanish colonial rule, which eventually led to the Spanish-American War and U.S. involvement in Cuba.1. Yellow Press:A type of journalism that sensationalizes news and exaggerates atrocities to attract readership.

Pulitzer & Hearst

Two prominent newspaper publishers who were known for their use of yellow journalism.

DeLome Letter

A letter written by the Spanish minister criticizing President McKinley, which was stolen and published by the Yellow Press.

USS Maine

A US battleship that exploded in Havana harbor, leading to increased tensions between the US and Spain.

"Remember the Maine, to Hell w/Spain"

A slogan used to rally support for war against Spain after the USS Maine explosion.

Teller Amendment

An amendment to the declaration of war against Spain, stating that the US would not annex Cuba.

Dewey's May Day Victory at Manila

The US Navy's victory led by George Dewey in Manila Bay, Philippines during the Spanish-American War.

Rough Riders

A volunteer cavalry regiment led by Colonel Leonard Wood and Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Roosevelt.

Treaty of Paris

The treaty that ended the Spanish-American War and resulted in Spain giving Cuba its independence and ceding Puerto Rico and Guam to the US.

Insular Cases

Supreme Court cases that determined the constitutional rights of people in newly acquired territories.

Foraker Act

An act that established a limited degree of government in Puerto Rico, but withheld full self-rule or political rights.

Platt Amendment

An amendment added to the Cuban constitution that restricted Cuba's autonomy and allowed for US intervention.

Spanish-American War

A conflict between the US and Spain in 1898 that resulted in the US becoming a world power and acquiring new territories.1. Little Brown Brothers:Refers to the Filipinos during the US colonization of the Philippines.

Emilio Aguinaldo

Leader of the revolt against US control in the Philippines in 1899.

Anti-imperialists

Individuals who opposed US imperialism and protested the war in the Philippines.

William Taft

Appointed as Governor of the Philippines by the US in 1901.

Open Door Policy

Policy that granted equal trading privileges to all major colonial powers in China.

William McKinley

Republican candidate who won the 1900 US presidential election.

William Jennings Bryan

Democratic candidate who lost the 1900 US presidential election.

Theodore Roosevelt

Vice President under McKinley who became President after McKinley's assassination.

Panama Canal

A canal built by the US in Panama to strengthen the US Navy.

Philippe Bunau-Varilla

French engineer who sold the rights and equipment for the Panama Canal to the US.

Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty

Treaty signed between the US and Panama granting the US control over the Panama Canal.

Roosevelt Corollary

Addition to the Monroe Doctrine that allowed the US to intervene in the affairs of Latin American countries.

Russo-Japanese War

War between Russia and Japan in which the US played a role in negotiating the Treaty of Portsmouth.