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Chapter 10 section 1
Imperialism and America (342)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How did Queen Liliuokalani play a part in US History? | She was the queen of Hawaii when it was annexed. She eloquently surrendered to US forces before any blood was shed |
| What is imperialism and what did it have to do with the US? | The policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories beyond the nations usual boundaries. Many people thought America should join with Europe and establish territories overseas |
| On what continent did Europe practice most of their imperialism? What were the only independant countries left in this continent? | Africa. Ethiopia and Liberia |
| Japan was imperialistic as well, what nation were they after (hint: Europe was after this place too) | China |
| What 3 factors fueled American imperialism? | deisre for military strength. Thirst for new markets. Belief in cultural superiority |
| This man urged the US to build new naval ships, and convinced people that the US needed more military strength | Alfred T. Mahan |
| What problems did people think foreign trade would solve? | Factory Over-production, need for raw materials, unemployment and economic depression |
| DEfine cultural superiority in the US. | Social Darwinism mixed with Anglo-Saxan (white) supremacy caused people to think it was their duty to bring "civilization" to the "inferior peoples" |
| This man negotiated to buy Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million (2 cents an acre). a smart move as Alaska was rich in timber, coal, and oil | William Seward |
| What was the importance of Hawaii to America before we annexed it? | They traded us sugar, ans Hawaii was a stopping point on merchants ways to Asia |
| Sugar plantations attracted _______, which became a problem when they outnumbered native Hawaiians 3 to 1 | Asians |
| In 1887 this important place was built on the Hawaiian Islands (before we annexed them) | Pearl Harbor |
| Who was the head of the Hawaiian government after Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown? | Sanford B. Dole |
| did President Cleveland want Liliuokalani to rule, or Dole? | Liliuokalani, but Dole refused to resign. Cleveland recognized the republic of Hawaii but refused to annex unless Hawaiians wanted to |
| in 1897 William Mckinley was elected. What did he do? | Annexed Hawaii, with no Hawaiian consent |
| Who was Matthew Perry? | He sailed into Japan and demanded that they open up to trade since they were isolated |
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