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IMPERPERIALISM
10th grade study guide for imperalism
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 3 main arguments for imperialism | 1.Thirst for new world markets 2.Desire military strength 3.belief in cultural superiority |
| What was the argument that the Anti imperialist used to support not conquering new lands? | Imperialism rejected the US idea of "liberty for all" |
| What is the definition of Imperialism? | The policy of establishing colonies and building empires setting up new markets |
| Alfred T Mahan wrote a book called___and he urged the US to build a___ | "Influence of Sea Power upon History",navy |
| The main goal of the Spanish American war was to | free Cuba from spanish rule |
| 3 causes of US entry into the Spanish American war | 1.Treatment of Cubans and Spain 2.yellow journalism 3.Maine ship explosion |
| What two journalist used newspapers to increase public sympathy for the Cuban rebels? | 1.William Hearst 2.Joseph Pulitzer |
| The main objective of yellow journalism is to____ | to sell newspapers |
| The first ACTION of the Spanish American war took place where? | Philipines |
| Why was the building of the Panama Canal important? | War and merchant ships can move faster between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans |
| How did the US acquire control over the Panama Canal Zone? | US encouraged the people of that area to revolt |
| Open Door Policy was important to the US because it gave access to millions of consumers in_____ | China |
| What territory did the US get as a result of the peace treaty with Spain? | Philippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam |
| The cruise of the Great White Fleet showed that the US was a __________ | naval power |
| The Platt Amendment made Cuba into an American _________ | protectorate |
| Who overthrew the Hawaiian Monarch? | US planters with the help of the marines |
| How did Roosevelt become president? | President McKinley was assassinated |
| What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy? | To ensure trading rights for all nations |
| Define the Roosevelt Corollary? | The US would use force to prevent intervention in the affairs of neighboring countries. |
| The Roosevelt Corollary was built upon what document? | Monroe Doctrine |
| US policy in Latin America was primarily focused on improving the US ______ | economy |
| Most Americans who lost their lives in the Spanish American war died from_____ | disease |
| What group of people made up the Rough Riders? | Cowboys, miners, law officers, and college athletes |
| The best organized and most efficient group in the Spanish American war was what branch of military? | navy |
| What was the Emilio Aguinaldo fighting for? | Filipino Independence |
| Nickname for the Spanish American War? | Splendid Little War |
| What happened to the USS Maine? | Exploded in the Havanna Harbor |
| Which territories are now free countries? | Cuba and the Philippines |
| What country started building the Panama Canal before the US took over the job? | France |
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