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Sphere of influence Where foreign nations control economic development
Roosevelt Corollary The US would intervene in Latin American affairs
Pan-Americanism US and Latin America working together
Anglo-Saxonism The idea that English speaking countries were superior. Felt that US had a duty to shape less civilized nations
William Crawford Gorgas Helped control the mosquito population in Panama Canal
yellow journalism Sensational reporting (exaggerated)
Platt Amendment Make sure Cuba remains tied to the US
Foraker Act Established civil government in Puerto Rico
Protectorate Local rulers had to accept advice from imperial power
dollar diplomacy The US business leaders support Latin America
Naval expedition of 1852 Millard Filmore sends a naval expedition to Japan. Start trading with Japan in 1852.
What convinced the United States that it should be a world power? Military competit economy, and cultural superiority.
Pan-American Conference 1889. Trying to keep European Powers from meddling in the Americas.
Public support for Cuba was fueled by what? Sensational stories
What led the Spanish fleet to evacuate from Cuba? San Juan hill
Treaty of Paris 1898 Granted independence to Cuba
What did the supporters of annexing the Philippines believe? The US would gain a naval base
What was the purpose of the Open Door policy in China? Ensure trading rights in China
What happened after the Panamanian's revolted against Colombia? Panama’s going to earn their independence
What country was our relations damaged because of President Wilson's intervention? Mexico
Explain Theodore Roosevelt's "big stick" policy and give an example of how it was applied. Foreign policy approach characterized by negotiating peacefully while simultaneously threatening the use of military strength to achieve U.S. goals
What factors contributed to President Wilson's intervention in Mexico in 1916? Primarily triggered by Pancho Villa’s raid on Columbus, New Mexico, on March 9, 1916, which killed 16 Americans. Driven by the need to protect U.S. sovereignty and secure the border, Wilson dispatched a general to try to capture Poncho Villa.
Explain the major economic, cultural, and military factors that built American support for imperialist policies in the 1880's. The need for new economic markets for industrial surpluses, cultural beliefs in Social Darwinism and a civilizing mission, and a strategic military push for a stronger Navy to protect overseas interests.
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