Unit 1 Review Justifications for Imp Policies Laws

Unit 1 Review Justifications for Imp. Policies & Laws People U. S. Intervention 100 100 100 200 200 200 300 300 300 400 400 400 500 500 500 Vocab

Justifications for Imperialism 100 This theory, created by Josiah Strong, said the Anglo-Saxon & Christian countries were of higher quality; and therefore, had the right to expand.

Justifications for Imperialism Western Supremacy 100

Justifications for Imperialism 200 With regards to expansionist theories, _______ argued that the “weaker” members of society would gradually die off; but _______ advocated for a forced/quicker way to accomplish this through selective breeding.

Justifications for Imperialism 200 With regards to expansionist theories, Social Darwinism argued that the “weaker” members of society would gradually die off; but Eugenics advocated for a forced/quicker way to accomplish this through selective breeding.

Justifications for Imperialism 300 List three goals of the Monroe Doctrine.

Justifications for Imperialism n n n 300 Decrease European influence in the Americas Prevent Europe from intervening in American affairs Increase the U. S. sphere of influence Increase economic partnership within the region Spread democracy to create a politically homogenous region

Justifications for Imperialism 400 Which Progressive Foreign Policy was used to justify U. S. involvement in the Dominican Republic? Why? Be specific!

Justifications for Imperialism n n n 400 Moral Diplomacy! After revolutions, DR remained politically & economically unstable - had not implemented a democratic government. US feared European countries would exploit DR’s weaknesses (Germany) US arbitrated, imposed a provisional government, sent troops to aide democratic transition, and invested in modernization Eventually withdrew in 1924

Justifications for Imperialism 500 Which Progressive Foreign Policy was used to justify U. S. involvement in Honduras? Why? Be specific!

Justifications for Imperialism n n n 500 Dollar Diplomacy! Political and economic instability under Davila Huge debts to England possible invasion? ? ? Also, large U. S. investment (fruit industry) that was in jeopardy US government gets involved (financial ministers, loans) to help pay debts to England US ends up sending military to protect their interests efforts technically fail…. Honduras still in debt = US withdrawal

Policies & Laws 100 List one cause and one effect of the Open Door Policy.

Policies & Laws n. Causes: 100 access to Asian markets, give U. S. goods a place in Asia, expand naval patrol of the Pacific, end isolationism n. Effects: Imperialism of Asia, growth of economies, access to bases/ports, expansion

Policies & Laws 200 Compare and Contrast the foreign policies: Big Stick Diplomacy (Roosevelt) vs. Dollar Diplomacy (Taft) vs. Moral Diplomacy (Wilson)

Policies & Laws n n 200 Similarities: imperialism, U. S. influence, aide to the Americas, ended with military involvement Differences: BSD was intervention with strong military backing, DD was intervention through economics, MD was a more “ethical/moral” argument

Policies & Laws 300 _____ allowed the US to enforce its laws outside its own territory and the ______ said the US would step in to manage finances for nations if they could not keep their finances in order and thereby threaten the “civilized” world.

Policies & Laws 300 Extraterritoriality allowed the US to enforce its laws outside its own territory and the Roosevelt Corollary said the US would step in to manage finances for nations if they could not keep their finances in order and thereby threaten the “civilized” world.

Policies & Laws 400 What is the difference between the Platt and Teller Amendments?

Policies & Laws • • • 400 Teller Amendment promised the U. S. would NOT annex Cuba Platt Amendment allowed us to occupy Cuba to preserve their independence. Teller was passed in the U. S. , Platt was an addition to the Cuban Constitution.

Policies & Laws 500 Passed in 1900, this established a civil government in Puerto Rico under the control of the U. S.

Policies & Laws The Foraker Act 500

People 100 ______ was the leader of the Cuban Independence movement, but after he was killed by the Spanish, _______ took over with the revolutionary movement (with U. S. aide!)

People 100 Jose Marti was the leader of the Cuban Independence movement, but after he was killed by the Spanish in battle, the army (NLA) took over with U. S. aide.

People 200 How did Alfred Mahan’s “realist” theory influence U. S. policy?

People n. A 200 country’s strength was dependent on naval power! n US wanted to increase naval strength so we established bases throughout the Pacific, which directly led to involvement in Hawaii, Midway, Philippines, Guam, etc.

People 300 The Provisional President of Hawaii ______, supported US annexation of Hawaii even though it conflicted with U. S. President _______

300 The Provisional President of Hawaii Dole, supported US annexation of Hawaii even though it conflicted with U. S. President Cleveland. People

People 400 After Taft appointed _______ as Secretary of State, he worked to oust Nicaragua’s leader ____ because US businessmen (mainly Carnegie) had economic interests in Nicaragua and needed a pro-US leader in power.

People 400 After Taft appointed Knox as Secretary of State, he worked to oust Nicaragua’s leader Zelaya because US businessmen (mainly Carnegie) had economic interests in Nicaragua and needed a pro-US leader in power.

People 500 List two Mexican revolutionary leaders that the U. S. supported.

People 500 Diaz - 1878: increased economic cooperation and trade between US/Mex. n Madero – Diaz’s opponent, flees to U. S. and names himself provisional president. After Diaz resigns, Taft supports him. In 1913, Huerta overthrows/assasinates Madero. Wilson refuses to recognize him and instead sends troops to oust Huerta! n Carranza – Wilson recognized his leadership after Huerta’s overthrow in 1915. n

U. S. Involvement 100 In order to build the Panama Canal, the U. S. first attempted a deal with _______, but when that didn’t work, they sponsored a Panamanian revolt against _______.

U. S. Involvement 100 In order to build the Panama Canal, the U. S. first attempted a deal with Nicaragua, but when that didn’t work, they sponsored a Panamanian revolt against Colombia.

U. S. Involvement 200 Describe what the Venezuelan Crisis was fought over (be specific!) What was the outcome or decision reached?

U. S. Involvement n n 200 This crisis revolved around the long standing dispute with England over the territory of Guyana Essequibo, which Britain claimed as part of British Guiana and Venezuela saw as Venezuelan territory…. . Gold discovered here! Britain accepted U. S. intervention in the region, U. S. reinstated the Monroe Doctrine, & after negotiations in 1899, a tribunal awarded most of the territory to British Guiana

U. S. Involvement 300 List two examples of the usage of Roosevelt’s “Big Stick”

U. S. Involvement n Venezuela 300 (after Germany & England tried to force debt payment) n Panama (after Colombia refused the construction of the canal)

U. S. Involvement 400 Why did the U. S. intervene in Hawaii? List THREE ways! Be specific!

U. S. Involvement n n n 400 U. S. businesses owned 2/3 of land U. S. civilians paid a majority of Hawaii’s taxes Increasing US population in Hawaii demanded a greater say in government Needed to establish ports/bases in the Pacific – especially due to conflict with Spain White Man’s Burden – end the monarchy and establish democracy! Great economic potential

U. S. Involvement 500 Why did the U. S. have interest in Cuba? List FOUR reasons! Be specific!

U. S. Involvement n n n n 500 Invested $50 million Revolution against Spain threatened business interests 20, 000 Cubans living in U. S. lobbied/pressured government Yellow Journalism and pressure from the media A free Cuba would mean more markets for U. S. businesses Geographic location Spanish brutality White Man’s Burden

Vocab 100 Exaggerated or false news stories created to sell more papers – a major cause of the Sp-Am War!

Vocab Yellow Journalism 100

Vocab 200 Appointing an independent or third party to mediate a dispute

Vocab 200 Arbitration

300 Vocab A _______ is an organized and dependent territory without full independence, while a ____ is a temporary form of rule meant to bring stability after a change in government.

Vocab 300 A commonwealth is an organized and dependent territory without full independence, while a provisional government is a temporary form of rule meant to bring stability after a change in government.

Vocab 400 The _____ Act proclaimed Hawaii was a U. S. territory, established a government, and appointed a governor.

Vocab 400 The Organic Act proclaimed Hawaii was a U. S. territory, established a government, and appointed a governor.

Vocab 500 During the Venezuelan Crisis, the basis for discussions between Venezuela and Britain centered around the division of territory deriving from a mid-nineteenthcentury survey it commissioned. This survey created the _______ which marked the Western boundary of their territory (or so Britain claimed…)

Vocab 500 During the Venezuelan Crisis, the basis for discussions between Venezuela and Britain centered around the division of territory deriving from a mid-nineteenthcentury survey it commissioned. This survey created the Schomburgk Line which marked the Western boundary of their territory (or so Britain claimed…)