Imperialism

When did work on the Panama Canal begin?

May 1904

Who saved people from mosquitoes?

Dr. William Gorgas

How were people saved from mosquitoes?

sanitation methods, draining stagnant water, and encouraging insects and bats that eat mosquitoes

What was the first ship through the Panama Canal?

SS Ancon

What did the Platt Amendment entail?

If Cuba got out of control, the US could intervene in Cuban affairs and set up military bases

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

no more countries can come into the US’s hemisphere without interference

What is the Roosevelt Corollary?

An extension of the Monroe Doctrine, added that the US had a responsibility to interfere with any colonization by European powers in any country in the Western Hemisphere

What was Roosevelt’s group called?

The rough riders

What caused the start to the Spanish-American war?

SS Maine being “attacked”, mistaken for an attack ship was blown up

What is social darwinism?

Survival of the fittest

Who sought to convert believers of other faiths in China?

Christian missionaries

Who was shot through the chest during a handshake?

William McKinley

What happened to Christian missionaries who entered Japan?

They were beheaded by Buddists

What did the Open Door Policy do for the US?

Gave equal footing in China

What was gained by the European powers in China?

Spheres of influence

What did increased foreign presence in China lead to?

Boxer Rebellion

Who was Jose Marti?

A Cuban activist and hero, he launched a series of revolts against Spain and promoted anti- Cuban government propaganda through newspaper articles and poetry

What is Yellow Journalism?

Propoganda

What commodore was sent to prepare for war against Spain?

George Dewey

Who were the Filipino rebels in the Spanish-American war lead by?

Emillio Aquinaldo

What did Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders do for Cuban independence?

Helped gain control of the city at Battle of San Juan Hill

Who overthrew the Queen of Hawaii?

Sugar planters/ barrons/robbers

What is the Forsaker Act of 1900?

established that the US would appoint a governor and upper house of legislator