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11th Grade
04/11/2013

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Annexation of Hawaii
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U.S. takes Hawaii after Spanish American War. Controversial. The Queen had been deposed. Supporters argued it would give access to China trade and economic advantages to US.
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Anti-Imperialism League
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During Spanish American War. Opposed taking Philippines: “a Republic should not have subjects;” supported by many notable Americans such as Mark Twain and former President Cleveland.
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Boxer Rebellion
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1900 China. They try to throw out foreigners; McKinley sends troops, U.S. helps put it down.
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Commodore George Dewey
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Hero of Spanish American War. 1898. Defeats Spanish in Manila Bay, the first step in taking the Philippines.
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Dollar Diplomacy
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U.S. using economic power to intervene in Latin America. Resented by them. Is associated with President Taft.
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William Randolph Hearst
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NY Newspaper owner. Example of Yellow Journalism, Jingoism. Exaggerated Spanish mistreatment of Cubans during Cuban rebellion to help cause the Spanish American War.
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Imperialism
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Taking colonies to form Empire. U.S. accused of this in Spanish American War. U.S. becomes a world power in late 1890’s. Many at home and abroad view negatively. US follows this path for 3 reasons, (1) the need for resources and markets; (2) global competition, (3) closing of the frontier. Be able to contrast with expansion of 1840s.
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Jingoism
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Also known as “yellow journalism". Exaggerated events to push for war. .Hearst quote, “You furnish the pictures and I’ll furnish the war.”
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Alfred T. Mahan
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Admiral. Wrote book, Influence of Sea Power on History. 1890’s policy: colonies Panama Canal and two-ocean fleet.
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Missionary (Moral) Diplomacy
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Wilson’s relations with Mexican dictators, “We will teach them to elect good men.” Refused to recognize their current dictator--AKA “Watchful Waiting.
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Open Door Policy
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China. 1900 by John Hay: China should not be taken over and should be open to trade with all (response to Boxer rebellion).
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Panama Canal
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Land leased in 1903. T. Roosevelt is president responsible for this –caused resentment in Latin America.
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Pancho Villa Raids
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1915. He attacked because of our support for his enemies. Wilson sends troops into Mexico
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Philippines
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Annexed in 1899 after Spanish American War. Controversial: many opposed U.S. empire
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Platt Amendment
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Cuba becomes U.S. protectorate – 1901 – after we promised independence
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Joseph Pulitzer
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Competition with Hearst
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Queen Liliuokalani
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Hawaii’s queen, deposed by Americans; President Cleveland supported her return to throne, but it did not happen.
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Roosevelt Corollary
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Teddy Roosevelt-early 1900’s: U.S. had the right to police Latin America; andd addition to the Monroe Doctrine-part of Teddy Roosevelt’s Big Stick Diplomacy.
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Roosevelt, Theodore
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President 1901-1909 – very popular: Progressive at Home, Expansion Abroad, Conservation of Resources.
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Rough Riders
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Teddy Roosevelt’s volunteer regiment in Spanish America War in 1898; victories in Cuba made him a hero.
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Seward’s Folly
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Purchase of Alaska from Russia in President Johnson’s administration; pennies per acre. Seen as mistake at the time.
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Social Darwinism
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The idea that the fittest survive in human population. Opposes social reform to help poor.
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Spheres of influence
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China-1900: European powers taking over zones of control from China. U.S. opposed because it would limit our access to trade.
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Strong, Josiah
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Wrote book Our Country: said it was our duty to expand civilization based on Anglo-Saxon superiority-excuse for annexation of Philippine-1890’s.
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