APUSH Imperialism

Imperialism

A policy where powerful nations seek to expand their territory and influence, particularly prominent in the late 1800s.

Reasons for American Imperialism

The need for new markets, spreading Christianity, establishing naval bases, belief in American democracy's superiority, Social Darwinism, and fear of hostile nations.

Arguments Against American Imperialism

Concerns about troop strain, distraction from domestic issues, potential for unnecessary wars, contradiction of self-determination ideals, job competition, and racism.

Monroe Doctrine

A 1823 policy asserting that European powers could not colonize the Americas, positioning the US as the protector of the Western Hemisphere.

Acquisition of Alaska

The US purchased Alaska, though the reasons for the acquisition are not specified in the source.

Acquisition of Hawaii

The US annexed Hawaii after wealthy landowners overthrew the Hawaiian king, driven by economic interests and strategic military considerations.

Causes of the Spanish-American War

Cuban independence efforts, American safety concerns, and outrage over Spain's treatment of Cuban rebels, exacerbated by yellow journalism.

Teller Amendment

An amendment stating that the US would not annex Cuba after the Spanish-American War.

Results of the Spanish-American War

The US gained control of Cuba, the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico, emerged as a world power, and fostered national unity.

Philippine-American War

A conflict between the US and Filipinos resisting American rule, leading to US administrative reforms in the Philippines.

Platt Amendment

A provision allowing US intervention in Cuba's affairs, effectively making it a US protectorate.

Insular Cases

Supreme Court rulings determining that US territories do not have the same constitutional rights as states.

Open Door Policy

A US policy promoting equal trading rights for all nations in China.

Boxer Rebellion

An uprising in China against foreign influence, with US participation in suppressing the rebellion.

Roosevelt Corollary

An extension of the Monroe Doctrine allowing US intervention in Latin America for debt-related issues.

Dollar Diplomacy

A policy encouraging American investment in Latin America to promote stability, risking dependency and job outsourcing.

Moral Diplomacy

A policy advocating for US involvement in foreign countries solely for humanitarian reasons.