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Chapter 12
information from packets 12-1, 12-2, and 12-3
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Social Studies
8th Grade
01/09/2012

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imperialism
Definition
the economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations.
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protectorate
Definition
territory in which an imperial power allowed the local rulers to stay in control while protecting them from rebellion and invasion.
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Anglo-Saxonism
Definition
the idea that English-speaking nations had superior character, ideas, and systems of government and were destined to control other nations.
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Matthew C. Perry
Definition
naval officer sent by the United States to negotiate a trade treaty with Japan.
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Queen Liliuokalani
Definition
ruler of Hawaii in the 1890s
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Pan-Americanism
Definition
the idea that the United States and Latin American nations could work together to support peace and to increase trade.
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Alfred T. Mahan
Definition
the officer in the U.S. Navy who pushed for the need for the United States to have a large navy.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Definition
senator who pushed for the contruction of a new navy.
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Jose Marti
Definition
leader of Cuban rebels fighting for independence from Spain.
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William Randolph Hearst
Definition
publisher of the New York Journal, whose sensational reporting lef to U.S. support of Cuba
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Joseph Pulitzer
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publisher of the New York World, whose sensational reporting led to U.S. support of Cuba.
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yellow jornalism
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sensationalist reporting in which writers often exaggerate or make up stories to attract readers
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jingoism
Definition
an attitude of aggressive nationalism
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Theodore Roosevelt
Definition
one of the leaders of the Rough Riders
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Platt Amendment
Definition
an amendment added to the Cuban constution that ensured that Cuba would remain tied to the United States
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sphere of influence
Definition
an area in a country where a foreign nation controlled economic development
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Open Door Policy
Definition
a policy in which all countries were allowed to trade in China
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Boxer Rebellion
Definition
a rebellion led by a Chinese secret society to rid Chinca of foreign control
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"Great White Fleet"
Definition
battleships of the United States Navy sent around the world to show off America's military power
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Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
Definition
the treaty that gave the United States the exclusive right to build and control a canal through Central America
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Roosevelt Corollary
Definition
an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, in which President Roosevelt stated that the United States would intervene in Latin American affairs when necessary to maintain economic and political stability in the Western Hemisphere
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dollar diplomacy
Definition

President Taft's policy of influencing Latin American and Asian nations through American businesses rather than military force

Term
What were the causes of the European expansion overseas?
Definition

1. Tariffs reduced trade between industrial nations

2. Investments in European industries slowed.

3. European began investing in other countries especially Africa and Asia.

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Why did Americans become interested in expanding overseas in the late 1800s?
Definition
Frontier was settled and they needed another area to expand the market for goods. Anglo-Saxonism was an influence as well! It was like saying we feel bad that your a poor savage.
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How did American planters react to Queen Liliuokalani's attempt to reestablish her authority?
Definition
The planters responded by overthrowing the Queen and set up a provisional government.
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Why did the United States invite Latin American nations to a conference?
Definition
They wanted to discuss how different nations could work together especially with trade.
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What did Captain T. Mahan believe?
Definition
He believed the navy was necessary to protect merchant ships and to defend the right to trade.
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What were the 5 points of the argument to annexing the Philippines?
Definition

1. Provide economies benefits.

2. Provide military benefits.

3. Naval Bases.

4. Market for goods.

5. Job to teach "less civilized" countries.

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What were the 3 points of arguments to go against annexing the Philippines?

 

Definition

1. to expensive to run an empire

2. Cheap labor would arrive wages

3. Imperialism against original principles of freedom

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How did American newspapers contribute to Americans' feelings agains Spain?
Definition
American Newspapers published crazy stories about how the Spanish treated the Cubans. They exaggerated how brutally the Spanish treated the Cubans.
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Why did hostilities develop between Emilio Aguinaldo and the United States?

 

Definition
At first Emilio Aguinaldo thought the Americans would help him but soon realized they refused to support his rebel government.
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Why did the Cubans agree to include the Platt Amendment in their constitution?
Definition
They allowed the Platt Ammendment because they did not want the United States Military Government because if they kept it they would lose their full independence.
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What were the ways Roosevelt helped make the U.S. a World Power?
Definition

1. supported the Open Door Policy

2. Sent "Great White Fleet" around the world

3. Built the Panama Canal

4. Declared Roosevelt Corollary

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What event made Theodore Roosevelt president of the United States?
Definition
They assassination of McKinley.
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Why did President Roosevelt send the "Great White Fleet" on a trip around the world?
Definition
He wanted to show the military power of the United States.
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Why did President Roosevelt want to build a canal across Panama?
Definition
He wanted to build it to save money and help shipping and to prevent war.
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What island was annexed as an "unincorporated territory" in the Foraker Act?
Definition
Puerto Rico
Term
After warships under Commodore Perry's command arrived, leaders signed a treaty opening two ports to American trade and began to Westernize this formerly closed country.
Definition
Japan
Term
Britain signed exclusive canal rughts over to the United States in the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty.
Definition
Panama
Term
Sugar plantation owners requested annexation of this island in 1893.
Definition
Hawaii
Term
The Boxer Rebellion, secretly supported by the government, sought to expel foreigners.
Definition
China
Term
General MacArthur fought guerrilla resistance while Governor Taft introduced the reforms that ultimately reduced hostility to American rule.
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Philippines
Term
"Remeber the Maine" was the cry of the Rough Riders who overcame the Spanish defenders on San Jaun Hill.
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Cuba
Term
Revolutionary leader Emilio Aquinaldo initially supported the Americans after they won the first naval battle of the Spanish-American War here.
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Philippines
Term
American intervention was advocated to the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine.
Definition
Latin America
Term
Acquired from Spain in the Treaty of Paris, this island now serves as a military base.
Definition
Guam
Term
Secretary Hay proposed and Open Door policy with this country's leaseholders in order to keep the ports open to American trade.
Definition
China
Term
Under the terms of the Platt Amendment, this country became an American protectorate until the amendment's repeal in 1934.
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Cuba
Term
President Taft promoted "dollar diplomacy" as favorable for mutual economic development.
Definition
Latin America
Term
With what country did the United States sign the Treaty of Paris? What were the conditions of the treaty?
Definition
They signed the Treaty of Paris with Cuba and the conditions were to give Cuba independence and give Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States and give the Philippines to the United States for $20 Million.
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What three states added to the Union after the turn of the century?
Definition
Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
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What state was added to the Union on the 100th anniversary of the United States?
Definition
Colorado
Term
What artificial waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans came under United Statess control?
Definition
The Panama Canal
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