imperialism day 2

Identify Emilio Aguinaldo?

The Philippines Revolutionary leader, fought first, against Spanish imperialism, and after the end of the Spanish American war, he fought against Americans.

The Spanish American war was fought in two regions. What were they?

A. The Caribbean (cuba and puerto rico)

B. The Philippines (in pacific)

Who were the rough rider led by? And they were hero’s at which battle in Cuba?

Former secretary of navy Theodore Roosevelt . Hero’s at the Battle of San Juan hill in Cuba.

What did the treaty of Paris 1898 state?

Spain must recognize cubas ’s independence. Also give up Philippines ,Guam,& Puerto Rico to the u.s in return for $20 million dollars

The platt Amendment stated:

A. Cuba could not make any treaty with another nation that would weaken its independence

B. Cuba had to let the U.S. lease naval stations in Cuba (bases)

C. Cuba's debts had to be kept low to prevent foreign countries from landing troops to enforce payment

D. The U.S. had the right to intervene to protect Cuban independence and keep order.

Explain Theodore Roosevelts big stick diplomacy (speak softly and carry a big stick)

Roosevelt believed that if the United States displayed its military power, other nations would be reluctant to want to go to war with the United States

What is a sphere of influence?

A section of a country (china) where a foreign nation enjoys special rights and powers

What is the open door policy?

A policy that allowed each foreign nation in china to trade freely in the other nations spheres of influence

The boxer rebellion. Who were the Chinese revolting against?

Foreign influence

What happened in the Russo Japanese war?

The Japanese were trying to expand into Asia which led to a war with Russia . President teddy Roosevelt settled the conflict by negotiating the treaty of Portsmouth which recognized japans control in Korea in return for ending its continued push into china

What does the Monroe Doctrine state?

That European nations must stay out of Latin American affairs or be seen as hostile. Such acts would be seen as act of aggression requiring the u.s to intervene

What did the United States, state they would do to maintain economic and political stability in the “western Hemisphere”

The U.S states that the u.s would use force to maintain economic and political stability in the “western hemisphere”

2 reasons why Roosevelt believed that the Panama Canal was important to American power in the world

A. It would save time and money in u.s commercial shipping

B. Roosevelt believed Panama was vital to u.s power