Imperialism Unit Review

Imperialism

Building an empire by founding colonies or conquering nations.

Yellow Journalism

A type of journalism that uses exaggerated stories to sell more newspapers and other media

Hawaii

The annexation of this state in 1898 extended U.S. territory into the Pacific and the rise of the United States as a Pacific power.

Alaska

Purchased from Russia for $7.2 million and known as Seward's Folly.

Cuba

Gained their independence from Spain after the Spanish American War.

Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico

Territories the US gained as a result of the Spanish-American War

Causes of the Spanish American War

USS Maine Explodes, Protecting American business interest in Cuba, Support for Cuba's independence from Spain and Yellow journalists call for war.

Results (Effects) of the Spanish American War

The U.S. becomes a world power; Cuba gains independence from Spain; The United States acquires territories in the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico

The Roosevelt Corollary

Europe was warned not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere; the United States would exercise "international police power" in the Americas. Also asserted the right of the United States to interfere in the economic matters of other nations in the Americas.

Panama Canal

Built to connect the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Example of Big Stick Diplomacy is action.

Big Stick Diplomacy ("Speak softy and carry a big stick")

Policy created by Theodore Roosevelt. It means the US should to negotiate something they want with foreign nations, but if negotiating doesn't work, use military force to get what you want.

Nationalism

Extreme pride in one's nation that causes people to feel their nation is better than all others and they are willing to do anything to prove it

Economic Factors for Imperialism

Need natural resources and new markets to sell goods.

Military Factors for Imperialism

Strengthen the nation's military. Needs for a strong navy to protect the nation's economic interests. The navy needs overseas refueling stations

Social Factors for Imperialism

Believed it was their duty to spread " democratic ideals"