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Chapter 6
Expansion & Spanish American War
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| people who believe that their nation can seize control of foreign lands and rule over the inhabitants of weaker nations. | imperialist |
| people who oppose building a colonial empire because they believe it went against the core American values of freedom and democracy. | anti-imperialists |
| a form of warfare in which small groups of combatants, such as paramilitary personnel and armed civilians use military tactics including ambushes, sabotage and raids to fight a larger and less-mobile traditional military. | guerilla warfare |
| a type of sensational, biased and often false style of writing, which exaggerates the news to lure and enrage readers. | yellow journalism |
| a volunteer cavalry made up from businessmen, cowboys and outdoorsmen under the command of Theodore Roosevelt. | Rough Riders |
| a country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power. | protectorate |
| a group of 16 new battleships of the Atlantic Fleet that were painted white and sent around the world by President Theodore Roosevelt to show US naval power. | Great White Fleet |
| an additional statement that follows the Monroe Doctrine stating that the US would intervene (with force) in Latin American affairs when necessary to maintain economic and political stability. | Roosevelt Corollary |
| All of the following are beliefs of Imperialist's. | Thought that if the US didn't take overseas territories, then other countries would. Believed the US would benefit economically with resources from controlling overseas colonies. The US wanted to expand American influence to "civilize" other nations |
| All of the following are beliefs of Anti-Imperialist's. | Opposed the acquisition of overseas colonies because it was unethical and immoral. Thought that controlling and exporting resources was a form of exploitation. Believed it was the opposite of American values like freedom and democracy |
| What 3 things is Queen Liliuokalani calling on the President and the National Legislature to restore that has been taken and withheld from her? | property, her title, her rights |
| What event sparked American Imperialist ideas and furthered U.S. colonization? AND What is the message of the Before/After cartoon? | The Spanish-American War; the oppressed countries began to thrive and became successful after US acquisition, positive change, countries went from struggling to thriving |
| According to the Roosevelt Corollary, what was the US stance in Latin affairs? | The US would intervene with force if necessary to maintain economic and political stability that threatens civilized society |
| Which of the following answers correspond with the political cartoon of Teddy Roosevelt? (Select 3) | -Big Stick Diplomacy was Teddy's policy -The use of military force and power to protect American interests -Known as the worlds constable because of his peacemaking and mediating skills |
| Why did the US want to buy Alaska from Russia? | -rich in timber, minerals, and oil -helped with trade with China, Japan, and the Philippines -it was cheap and only cost $7.2 million -Location estab US presence & power in North Pacific |
| Which of the following are reasons that the US wanted to purchase Hawaii? | -US merchants stopped there to refuel and supply -Sugar grew well there and the US didn't want to pay the sugar tariff anymore -They wanted to build a naval base at Pearl Harbor |
| Select all of the following that explain why the US had an interest in Cuba? (Select 3) | -It was only 90 miles south of Florida -The US imported their sugar -Americans had invested a lot of money in Cuban mines and railroads |
| What caused the US to get involved in the Spanish-American War? | The U.S.S. Maine was blown up in the Havana Harbor and no one knew why, sympathy towards Cuba and the concentration camps, yellow journalism and exaggerated stories about Cuba |
| Which of the following were major events during the Spanish-American War? | -The US Navy took the island of Guam and the Phillipines -The Rough Riders led by Teddy Roosevelt attacked at Kettle Hill and San Juan Hill -The US Navy destroyed the Spanish Fleet and invaded Puerto Rico |
| These were the outcomes of the Treaty of Paris? (Select 3) | -Spain freed Cuba -The US acquired Guam and Puerto Rico -The US paid $20 million for the Philippines |
| What is the message/purpose of the political cartoon with Uncle Sam ordering at a restaurant? | Uncle Sam was pleased with the acquisition of American colonies while McKinley was President during the S-A War; Uncle Sam is looking at the items on the menu which are the territories/islands we took during the Spanish American War |
| Which are part of the Platt Amendment? | -Cuba could not make treaties with other nations that would weaken its independence -the US reserved the right to intervene to protect Cuban independence -Cuba was not to go into debt that its government could not repay |
| Why was the Panama Canal built by Teddy Roosevelt? | to save time and money for commercial and military ships |
| What insect carried malaria and yellow fever to the workers who built the Panama Canal? | mosquitos |
| Which of the following were Foreign Policy goals that were achieved by the US in the early 20th century? (Select 3) | -Expanded access to foreign markets -built the modern Navy -International police power to ensure dominance in Latin America |
| Study map. know where Cuba, Alaska, Hawaii, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Pacific Ocean and the Panama Canal are located. | |
| Timeline Question- How much did the US pay to get control over the Panama Canal Zone and what year did this happen? | $10 million, 1904 |
| Timeline Question- Which country started off in a free trade agreement with the US, then they were overthrown by the US, and then annexed by the US? AND What year did it happen? | Hawaii; 1898 |
| Is a quote from the Queen Liliuokalani a primary or secondary source? | primary |
| To prevent the Cuban villagers from helping the rebels, what did the Spanish do to them? | They put over 300,000 Cubans in concentration camps and die from hunger and disease. |
| All of the following were effects of the Spanish-American war | -Cuba was now safe & American sugar & mining expanded.-Hawaii now an Am territory & didn’t pay tariffs.-Puerto Rico’s sugar & tobacco grew.- Am. helped the Philippines build RR, mines & sugar plantations.-The US proved that navy was most powerful |
| the foreign policy of Teddy Roosevelt that consisted of peaceful mediation and negotiations, backed up by the unspoken threat of the powerful US military. | Big Stick Diplomacy |
| to join or add territory usually through conquest or military invasion. | annex |
| After the Treaty of Paris was signed ending the Spanish-American War, what country resisted and started another war using guerilla warfare with the US because they felt the US promised independence? | Philippines |
| What was the "nickname" given by Secretary John Hay to the Spanish-American War due to the victory of the U.S. in just 3 months? | "splendid little war" |
| What are THREE reasons why the annexation of Hawaii and Alaska were major milestones in the Unites States expansion? | extended the nations borders, provided access to key resources and trading routes, established American power and presence in the Artic and Pacific Oceans |
| Which of the following are CAUSES of the Spanish-American War? | U.S.S. Maine was blown up in the Havana Harbor and no one knew why, Yellow Journalism swayed many Americans to want to help Cuba, Sympathy for Cuba grew over the Cuban War for Independence and the use of concentration camps |
| What was meant by the West African proverb "Speak softly and carry a big stick"? | Diplomacy should be backed by the ability to use force if necessary |
| What TWO things did Teddy believe that showing the world the U.S. had both military and economic power would do? | prevent conflicts and maintain peace |
| The computer generated Map of the Hawaiian Islands that is located in textbooks across America is what type of SOURCE? | secondary |
| Causes of US Acquisition of HA | The McKinley Tariff made sugar prices more expensive for the sugar planters causing a panic so they decided to overthrow Queen Liliʻuokalani in hopes that the U.S. would annex Hawaii and would remove the tariff. |
| Effects of US Acquisition of HA | Hawaii becomes a U.S. Territory giving the people more power, eliminated the tariff on sugar thus making more profit, and it became the 50th state added to the U.S. |
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