imperialism- a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force : the struggle against imperialismfigurative : French ministers protested at U.S. cultural imperialism. pro- tectorate- In its earliest inception, which has been adopted by modern international law, it is an autonomous territory that is protected diplomatically or militarily against third parties by a stronger state or entity. In exchange for this, the protectorate usually accepts specified obligations, which may vary greatly, depending on the real nature of their relationship. However, it retains sufficient measure of sovereignty and remains a state under international law. technology- the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, esp. in industry :advances in computer technology |recycling technologies. publish- 1 (of an author or company) prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, or other work) for public sale : we publish practical reference books | [ intrans. ] the pressures on researchers to publish.
Chapter 4 terms:
Questions:
1) In the years immediately following the civil war, what did most Americans concentrate on? Expanding the nation's territory. 2) Who wast the last monarch of Hawaii? Queen Liliuokalani 3) What were the reasons Europeans embarked on a path of imperialism? Because trade and investment opportunities were becoming scarce. 4) Describe "Social Darwinism." The thought the countries that are better economically, militarily, and politically would survive. 5) Who was Josiah Strong and what did he link Anglo-Saxonism to? He was an advocate of Anglo-Saxionism and linked it to Christian missionary ideas. 6) What did the desire for new markets lead to? (two things) Imperialist ideas and expansion into Asia. 7) When did Perry sail into Yedo Bay? To pursue trade in Japan. 8) What impressed the Japanese? American technology and power. 9) A treaty signed with Japan on March 31, 1854 opened which two ports? Simoda and Hakodadi. 10) What event in 1872 lead to a treaty with Hawaii? What did the treaty do for Hawaii? What was the result? A severe recession. An advance in sugar production. Conflict broke out between court and planters and eventually stopped production of sugar, turning Hawaiian economy into a tailspin. 11) Which president opposed the annexation of Hawaii? President Cleveland. 12) What did the US buy from Latin America? What did Latin America buy from the US? Raw materials. Manufactured goods. 13) How did James Blaine try to increase American influence in Latin America? He invited Latin officials to a conference and told them about Pan-Americanism. 14) USS MAINE had what kind of lights? Could travel at how many knots? and had how many crew and officers? Electrical lighting. 17 Knots. 392 men.
Section 2
Vocabulary:
yellow journalism- journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration jingoism- extreme patriotism, esp. in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy. resources- a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively violated- break or fail to comply with virtually- nearly; almost
Questions:
1) In 1898, Cuba belonged to what country?Spain 2) What happened to the battleship Maine? What "really" happened?The Spaniards destroyed it. A fire most likely ignited the ammunition, which caused it to, blow up. 3) When did Spain abolish slavery?1886 4) What was the economic crisis for Cuba in 1894?New imposed tariffs 5) What led most Americans to support the Cubans in their struggle with Spain?They compared the Cuban's struggles to that of the Revolutionary War. 6) How many Spanish troops were sent to Cuba?200,000 troops 7) What did McKinley tell the Spanish in September of 1897?He asked for Spain to reach a compromise. 8) What would "autonomy" have ment for the Cubans?A right to their own government. 9)How much did congress agree to spend on preparing for war with Spain?$50,000,000 10) What conditions led to the Cuban rebellion in 1895?The Cuban economic crisis. 11) On what date did the US declare war on Spain? April 24, 1898. 12) Who was Commodore George Dewey? What was he tasked to do? When did he do it? A U.S. Navy officer. Attack the Spaniards in the Philippines. Midnight. 13) What was the problem in mobilizing the Army for a battle in Cuba? Lack of supplies 14) Where did more americans die, training or in battle? Training 15) Who were the "rough riders?" A volunteer calvary 16) What were the arguments for and against establishing an American empire? Some said it would improve trade in Asia while others said less civilized people would cause problems.
Section 3
Vocabulary:
exploits- make full use of and derive benefit from a resource sphere of influence- a country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority. Open Door policy- a concept in foreign affairs, which usually refers to the policy around 1900 allowing multiple Imperial powers access to China, with none of them in control of that country tensions- the state of being stretched tight intervene- come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events dollar diplomacy- the use of a country's financial power to extend its international influence.
Questions:
1) List the reasons why Republican leaders thought Theodore Roosevelt was a good choice for vice president.His charisma and war record. 2) Explain how the Open Door policy affected U.S. policy in Asia. 3) President Roosevelt wanted to make the United States a world power. List the ways in which he attempted to do so.Making a larger Navy. 4) What event made Theodore Roosevelt president of the United States?The assasination of President McKinley. 5) Why did President Roosevelt send the “Great White Fleet” on a trip around the world?To show the navy's strength 6) Why did President Roosevelt want to build a canal across Panama? To improve commercial shipping and trade by shortening the journey. 7) What were some of the challenges in building the canal? A revolt from the people working there. 8) Who first tried to build the canal?A French mining group 9) How would you critique Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy as president?He did the best to support other nations when times seemed bleak but sometimes ended up creating a bigger problem.
Vocabulary:
imperialism- a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force : the struggle against imperialismfigurative : French ministers protested at U.S. cultural imperialism.
pro- tectorate- In its earliest inception, which has been adopted by modern international law, it is an autonomous territory that is protected diplomatically or militarily against third parties by a stronger state or entity. In exchange for this, the protectorate usually accepts specified obligations, which may vary greatly, depending on the real nature of their relationship. However, it retains sufficient measure of sovereignty and remains a state under international law.
technology- the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, esp. in industry :advances in computer technology |recycling technologies.
publish- 1 (of an author or company) prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, or other work) for public sale : we publish practical reference books | [ intrans. ] the pressures on researchers to publish.
Chapter 4 terms:
Questions:
1) In the years immediately following the civil war, what did most Americans concentrate on? Expanding the nation's territory.
2) Who wast the last monarch of Hawaii? Queen Liliuokalani
3) What were the reasons Europeans embarked on a path of imperialism? Because trade and investment opportunities were becoming scarce.
4) Describe "Social Darwinism." The thought the countries that are better economically, militarily, and politically would survive.
5) Who was Josiah Strong and what did he link Anglo-Saxonism to? He was an advocate of Anglo-Saxionism and linked it to Christian missionary ideas.
6) What did the desire for new markets lead to? (two things) Imperialist ideas and expansion into Asia.
7) When did Perry sail into Yedo Bay? To pursue trade in Japan.
8) What impressed the Japanese? American technology and power.
9) A treaty signed with Japan on March 31, 1854 opened which two ports? Simoda and Hakodadi.
10) What event in 1872 lead to a treaty with Hawaii? What did the treaty do for Hawaii? What was the result? A severe recession. An advance in sugar production. Conflict broke out between court and planters and eventually stopped production of sugar, turning Hawaiian economy into a tailspin.
11) Which president opposed the annexation of Hawaii? President Cleveland.
12) What did the US buy from Latin America? What did Latin America buy from the US? Raw materials. Manufactured goods.
13) How did James Blaine try to increase American influence in Latin America? He invited Latin officials to a conference and told them about Pan-Americanism.
14) USS MAINE had what kind of lights? Could travel at how many knots? and had how many crew and officers? Electrical lighting. 17 Knots. 392 men.
Section 2
Vocabulary:
yellow journalism- journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration
jingoism- extreme patriotism, esp. in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy.
resources- a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively
violated- break or fail to comply with
virtually- nearly; almost
Questions:
1) In 1898, Cuba belonged to what country? Spain
2) What happened to the battleship Maine? What "really" happened? The Spaniards destroyed it. A fire most likely ignited the ammunition, which caused it to, blow up.
3) When did Spain abolish slavery? 1886
4) What was the economic crisis for Cuba in 1894? New imposed tariffs
5) What led most Americans to support the Cubans in their struggle with Spain? They compared the Cuban's struggles to that of the Revolutionary War.
6) How many Spanish troops were sent to Cuba? 200,000 troops
7) What did McKinley tell the Spanish in September of 1897? He asked for Spain to reach a compromise.
8) What would "autonomy" have ment for the Cubans? A right to their own government.
9)How much did congress agree to spend on preparing for war with Spain? $50,000,000
10) What conditions led to the Cuban rebellion in 1895? The Cuban economic crisis.
11) On what date did the US declare war on Spain? April 24, 1898.
12) Who was Commodore George Dewey? What was he tasked to do? When did he do it? A U.S. Navy officer. Attack the Spaniards in the Philippines. Midnight.
13) What was the problem in mobilizing the Army for a battle in Cuba? Lack of supplies
14) Where did more americans die, training or in battle? Training
15) Who were the "rough riders?" A volunteer calvary
16) What were the arguments for and against establishing an American empire? Some said it would improve trade in Asia while others said less civilized people would cause problems.
Section 3
Vocabulary:
exploits- make full use of and derive benefit from a resource
sphere of influence- a country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority.
Open Door policy- a concept in foreign affairs, which usually refers to the policy around 1900 allowing multiple Imperial powers access to China, with none of them in control of that country
tensions- the state of being stretched tight
intervene- come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events
dollar diplomacy- the use of a country's financial power to extend its international influence.
Questions:
1) List the reasons why Republican leaders thought Theodore Roosevelt was a good choice for vice president. His charisma and war record.
2) Explain how the Open Door policy affected U.S. policy in Asia.
3) President Roosevelt wanted to make the United States a world power. List the ways in which he attempted to do so. Making a larger Navy.
4) What event made Theodore Roosevelt president of the United States? The assasination of President McKinley.
5) Why did President Roosevelt send the “Great White Fleet” on a trip around the world? To show the navy's strength
6) Why did President Roosevelt want to build a canal across Panama? To improve commercial shipping and trade by shortening the journey.
7) What were some of the challenges in building the canal? A revolt from the people working there.
8) Who first tried to build the canal? A French mining group
9) How would you critique Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy as president? He did the best to support other nations when times seemed bleak but sometimes ended up creating a bigger problem.