History: Chapter 17

The practice of extending a nation's power by gaining territories for a colonial empire.

What were the terms of the Bayonet Constituion

Queen of the Hawaiian Islands who opposed annexation by the U.S., but lost power in a U.S. supported revolt, which led to the installation of a new government in Hawaii

American sugar tycoon who helped overthrow Queen Liliuokalani and later served as president and governor of the republic of Hawaii

*An area where foreign countries control the trade of natural resources of another nation or area

Policy established by the U.S. in 1899 to promote equal access for all nations to trade in China

A siege of foreign settlement in Beijing by Chinese nationalists who were angry at foreign involvement in China

Russia vs. Japan war over Manchuria

Cuban writer and independence fighter who was killed in battle, but became a symbol of Cuba's fight for freedom

American journalist who was famous for his sensational news stories (Yellow Journalism) and formed public opinion for the Spanish American War

American journalist and war respondent who reported on WWII from the point of view of an ordinary soldier

Letter written by Spain's minister to the U.S. ridiculing President McKinley that was published in a major newspaper

The reporting of exaggerated stories in newspapers to increase sales

*Commander of the U.S. Navy's Asiatic Squadron; he led the attack in the Pacific during the Spanish-American War

President of the new Philippine Republic in 1899 and fought for Filipino independence from the U.S. 

A cavalry regiment organized by Roosevelt

Battle in the Spanish-American War in which 8,000 soldiers fought to seize control over San Juan Hill

How did the Platt Amendment contradict the Teller Amendment?

What were the terms of the Platt Amendment?
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*A country that is controlled by an outside government

*Established that the U.S. would appoint the upper house of Puerto Rico's legislature as well as it's governor

A change to the Monroe Doctrine, saying that the U.S. could intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American nations

The effort of the U.S. to further its aims in Latin America and East Asia through its economic power by guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries

*Mexican general and politician; he was president and dictator for a total of 30 years. He ruled the people of Mexico harshly, but encouraged foreign investment.

*President of Mexico after Porfirio Diaz fled the country.
He tried to establish a democratic government in Mexico

*Led by Francisco Madero in 1910 that eventually forced the Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz to resign

*Mexican revolutionary who led the revolt against Porfirio  Diaz in the south of Mexico during the Mexican Revolution

This person and his rebels attacked U.S. towns in Texas killing 17 Americans and evading capture for 11 months

*Mexican general and politician who overthrew Madero as Mexican president and faced revolts with many revolutionary leaders.
His government was not recognized by the U.S.

This incident led the U.S. to ask for military action against Mexico (The arrest of American sailors)

Major conflict in the Mexican Revolution

*American army commander
Commanded the expeditionary force sent into Mexico to find Pancho Villa.
He was the major general and Commander in Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces in WWII

Why did U.S. colonization begin?

He was the first monarch of Hawaii, united the 8 islands under his rule

This person "discovered" or introduced Hawaii to the rest of the world

Why did the first Americans come to Hawaii?

Lucrative crop grown in Hawaii

What was the Hawaiian's reaction to the growing American influence on their islands

Nationalistic king who tried to gain control of Hawaii

Secret group set up to overthrow the Hawaiian monarchy

Describe the events of the Bayonet Constitution.

Results of the Bayonet Constitution and the Hawaiian League?

She was the last monarch to try and restore power to the Hawaiians

Under what pretense is Hawaii finally added as a U.S. territory?

When did Hawaii become the 50th state?

Why did critics call the U.S.'s purchase of Alaska "Seward's Folly"?

Why did Alaska become a great buy for the U.S.?

Name of the only port open to foreigners in China in the 1700s?

Why did secretary of State John Hay propose the Open Door Policy?

Secret Organization that battled foreigners in China?

What was the result of the Boxer Rebellion?

What American first entered Edo (Tokyo Bay) in 1853?

What was the results of Edo (Tokyo Bay)
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What tactic did President Roosevelt use to end the Russo-Japanese War?

What was the one main consequences of the Russo-Japanese War?

What was Jose Marti fighting for?

Why was General Valeriano Weyler nicknamed "The Butcher"?

How did Yellow Journalism drive the war in Cuba?

The two newspapers that competed with each other, both employing Yellow Journalism.

How did the de Lome letter bring us close to war with Spain?

What happened to the USS Maine?

Who was blamed for the explosion of the USS Maine?

U.S. claimed no "sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control" over Cuba

What two fronts was the war fought in?

How did the Chinese feel about new foreigners?

Describe the Rough Riders and their contribution to the Spanish American War

Why did Secretary of State John Hay call the Spanish American War a "splendid little war"?

Identify all the consequences of the Spanish American War
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List the arguments FOR annexing the Philippines
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List the arguments FOR NOT annexing the Philippines
(2)

Gave Puerto Ricans U.S. citizenship

Identify the U.S. Policy towards Puerto Rico

Which country attempted to build the Panama Canal prior to us?

What events led to the U.S. signing a treaty for the 10 mile long Canal Zone?

What are the three problems builders/workers faced when building the Panama Canal?
(3)

Explain the proverb "Speak Softly and Carry a big stick"

The U.S. would only lend a hand to those Latin American nations which had a democratic government and supported the interests of the U.S.

What were the reactions of the Latin American countries towards all three policies?

This person was overthrown by Victoriano Huerta

President Wilson supported this person as President of Mexico

Port city seized during the conflict between Mexico and the U.S.

Identify the reason why the U.s. withdrew from Mexico

What are the 6 motivations for Imperialism?
(the 6 D's)

Motivations for Imperialism:
Dollars-Economic

Motivations for Imperialism:
Defense-Military

Motivations for Imperialism:
Democracy-Political Ideology

Motivations for Imperialism:
Darwinism-Cultural Ideology

Motivations for Imperialism:
Deity-Religion

Motivations for Imperialism:
Destiny-Manifest Destiny