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Ch 22
105 cards·by Hark
Four things that made imperialism possible
industrialization, technology, military, religion
industrialization did what
changed US focus away from continentalism
technology did what
made overseas possessions possible through transoceanic cables and steamships
military did what
allowed the west to influence asia
motivations for Imperialism
Belief in the superiority of Anglo-Saxon Race (White Man's Burden). Need for new markets.
Desire to be a world power
What strengthened the US navy
Desire to be a world power
Who published Influence of Sea Power upon History
Alfred T. Mahan
What did the book Influence of Sea Power upon History argue
Argued all great empires relied on their capacity to control the seas
What did the book Influence of Sea Power upon History call for
called for US to build up their navy
In 1898 how large was the US navy
5th largest in the world
By 1900 how large was the US navy
3rd largest
Jingoism was
nationalists who thought that a confident foreign policy and willingness to go to war would
enhance the glory of the US
in simple terms jingoism was what
extreme nationalism
who started yellow journalism
Joseph Pulitzer & William Randolph Hearst
what caused a base of sympathy in the US
reports about Spanish run concentration camps
What is yellow journalism
making up sensational and shocking stories in order to sell newspaper
What did Pres. McKinley decide to do during the Spanish American War
decided to send in US ships into the Havana Harbor to protect US citizens & property
What was the first cause of the Spanish American War
De Lome Letter
Who published a copy of the De Lome Letter
William Randolph Hearst
What was the De Lome Letter
Letter from Spanish minister Depuy De Lome that called McKinley "a cheap politician"
what was the result of the De Lome Letter
US public was outraged
2nd cause of Spanish American War
The Maine explosion
2 causes of the Spanish-American War
De Lome Letter, Maine explosion
After how many days of the De Lome Letter did the Maine explode
6 days
How many American soldiers were killed on the Maine
260
What was the most likely cause of the Maine explosion
malfunctioning boiler
What was the Congressional Response to the Maine explosion
authorized $50 mil to mobilize US forces
When did McKinley ask to go to war
April 11, 1898
How many days did it take Congress to approve going to war after McKinley asked for it
3 days
What was the Teller Amendment
US would not use war as an opportunity to acquire territoy in Cuba
When did Spain issue a formal declaration of war against the US
April 24, 1898
What did the Sec. of State call the Spanish-American War
a splendid little war
How long did the Sp-Amer war last
April to August
How many men volunteered for the war and how many were killed or wounded in combat
1 million men. only 500 casualities
How did most men die in Sp-Amer war
disease
Who won Sp-Amer war
US
How big was the US military prior Sp-Amer war
26,000
How big was the US military during SP-Amer war
62,000 and 125,000 volunteers
What were most Cuban revolutionaries
black
To gain support of taking of over Cuba what did the US do
US newspapers portrayed Cubans as similar to white Americans. That they were intelligent,
civilized, and democratic
How were Spaniards portrayed during the Sp-Amer war
dark, barbarians, cruel and indolence
Americans encountered the what of the descriptions of both the Cubans and the Spaniards
opposite
What were Tr's views on war
TR loved war and was eager for battle
Who made up the rough riders and who led them
Led by TR. Made up of Ivy League gentlemen, western cowboys, sheriffs, prospectors, Indians,
and small # of Hispanics and Europeans
What two events built up TR's Lifelong rep as a war hero
Kettle & San Juan Hill.
What group of people were overshadowed by TR's stories concerning Kettle & San Juan Hill
African Americans.
When did the Sp-Amer war end
Dec 10
What treaty marked the end of the Span-Amer War
Treaty of Paris.
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris
Spain gave the US Cuba
Which president annexed the Philippines and guaranteed Pearl Harbor to the US
Pres Mckinley.
What did Mckinley also want besides the Philippines
a naval base in Manila.
How did McKinley see Filipinos
As inferior and lacked capacity for self-gov.
What was the US's excuse for taking over Philippines
they would try and civilize them.
Who was against the Treaty of Paris
Samuel Gompers
What did the people who were against the Treaty of Paris believe
Felt violated principles of self-gov and indep.
Why were sugar companies anti Treaty of Paris
Because the feared competition.
Why were trade unionists Anti Treaty Paris
Feared flood of labor into the US.
In 1899 what was the senate vote
57 to 27 in favor of Treaty of Paris.
How long did the American-Filipino war last and how many people volunteered
4 years of war. 120000 Ameri. served.
How many Americans were killed in Amer-Filip war
4200.
How much did the Ameri-Filip war cost
$160 mil.
In what ways did the US treat the Filips the same way as the Spanish
Concentration camp
What did Arthur MacArthur do when he was sent into the Amer-Filip war
made close ties with economy elites.
Why did Taft come to the Philips in 1900
To establish a civilian gov and declare himself general governor.
What did Taft encourage in the Philips
Infrastructure.
When were the Philippines granted Indep
July 4
What did the Platt Amendment 1901 do
Cuba c/n make treaties w/ foreign powers
Why did Cuba never vote on the Platt Amendment agreements
Cubans enraged their delegates.
What did the Foraker Act 1900 do
annexed Puerto Rico.
Congress was the what of Puerto Rico
dictator.
Who upheld the constitutionality of the Foraker Act
US supreme court.
Who was in charge of Open Door Policy
John Hay.
What was the Open Door Policy
Asked Europe to open the sphere of influence in China
What were boxers
rebels in China who wanted to get rid of foreign devils in their country.
What is geopolitics
Strategically placing bases around the world.
What two events built up TR's Lifelong rep as a war hero
Kettle & San Juan Hill.
What group of people were overshadowed by TR's stories concerning Kettle & San Juan Hill
African Americans.
When did the Sp-Amer war end
Dec 10
What treaty marked the end of the Span-Amer War
Treaty of Paris.
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris
Spain gave the US Cuba
Which president annexed the Philippines and guaranteed Pearl Harbor to the US
Pres Mckinley.
What did Mckinley also want besides the Philippines
a naval base in Manila.
How did McKinley see Filipinos
As inferior and lacked capacity for self-gov.
What was the US's excuse for taking over Philippines
they would try and civilize them.
Who was against the Treaty of Paris
Samuel Gompers
What did the people who were against the Treaty of Paris believe
Felt violated principles of self-gov and indep.
Why were sugar companies anti Treaty of Paris
Because the feared competition.
Why were trade unionists Anti Treaty Paris
Feared flood of labor into the US.
In 1899 what was the senate vote
57 to 27 in favor of Treaty of Paris.
How long did the American-Filipino war last and how many people volunteered
4 years of war. 120000 Ameri. served.
How many Americans were killed in Amer-Filip war
4200.
How much did the Ameri-Filip war cost
$160 mil.
In what ways did the US treat the Filips the same way as the Spanish
Concentration camp
What did Arthur MacArthur do when he was sent into the Amer-Filip war
made close ties with economy elites.
Why did Taft come to the Philips in 1900
To establish a civilian gov and declare himself general governor.
What did Taft encourage in the Philips
Infrastructure.
When were the Philippines granted Indep
July 4
What did the Platt Amendment 1901 do
Cuba c/n make treaties w/ foreign powers
Why did Cuba never vote on the Platt Amendment agreements
Cubans enraged their delegates.
What did the Foraker Act 1900 do
annexed Puerto Rico.
Congress was the what of Puerto Rico
dictator.
Who upheld the constitutionality of the Foraker Act
US supreme court.
Who was in charge of Open Door Policy
John Hay.
What was the Open Door Policy
Asked Europe to open the sphere of influence in China
What were boxers
rebels in China who wanted to get rid of foreign devils in their country.