Key Figures in U.S. Expansionism

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Who was Alfred Thayer Mahan?

A U.S. president

A United States Navy officer (correct)

A Filipino leader

A Spanish governor

What nickname was given to Valeriano Weyler?

The Butcher

What did Dupuy de Lóme do?

Wrote a private letter criticizing President McKinley

Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is Emilio Aguinaldo known for?

Leader of the Filipino independence movement Signup and view all the answers

What policy did 'Reconcentration' refer to?

Moving Cubans to detention camps Signup and view all the answers

Define jingoism.

Extreme, chauvinistic patriotism Signup and view all the answers

Imperialism is a policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries __________.

politically, socially, and economically Signup and view all the answers

Guerrilla warfare involves direct engagement with the enemy.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Spheres of Influence' refer to?

Areas of political and economic control Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Pan-American Conference?

To encourage trade and cooperation Signup and view all the answers

What did the Teller Amendment promise?

The U.S. would not annex Cuba Signup and view all the answers

What did the Treaty of Paris (1898) conclude?

The Spanish-American War Signup and view all the answers

What was the Anti-Imperialist League's main objection?

Annexation of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

A 1900 uprising in China Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Rough Riders?

Theodore Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Big-Stick Rebellion' refer to?

Roosevelt's Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine Signup and view all the answers

Describe the Panama Canal.

A ship canal across the Isthmus of Panama Signup and view all the answers

What did the Roosevelt Corollary assert?

U.S. right to protect its interests in Latin America Signup and view all the answers

What was the Gentlemen's Agreement?

Japan agreed to limit immigration to the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Great White Fleet?

Show U.S. naval power Signup and view all the answers

What was the Russo-Japanese War about?

Conflict over Korea and Manchuria Signup and view all the answers

What does a missionary do?

Attempts to convert others to a doctrine Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'White Man's Burden'?

Belief of duty to care for other races Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Insurrectos?

Cuban insurgents using scorched earth policies Signup and view all the answers

Define expansionism.

Doctrine of expanding territory or economic influence Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Figures in U.S. Expansionism

Alfred Thayer Mahan: Influential U.S. Navy officer and geostrategist; authored The Influence of Seapower Upon History, 1660-1783 in 1890, advocating for naval power leading to pre-WWI buildups.
Valeriano Weyler: Spanish governor infamous for brutal tactics against Cuban rebels, earning the moniker "Butcher."
Dupuy de Lóme: Spanish minister whose derogatory letter about President McKinley escalated tensions prior to the Spanish-American War.
Theodore Roosevelt: 26th U.S. president noted for conservation efforts, the Hepburn Act, the Panama Canal, and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Russo-Japanese War.
George Dewey: U.S. naval officer celebrated for his decisive victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.
Emilio Aguinaldo: Leader of the Filipino independence movement; declared independence in 1899 but was captured by U.S. forces by 1901.
William Howard Taft: 27th U.S. president and later chief justice of the Supreme Court.

Policies and Concepts

Reconcentration: Policy to confine Cuban civilians in camps to inhibit support for rebel factions.
Jingoism: Extreme nationalism promoting aggressive foreign policy.
Imperialism: Expansionist policy where strong nations dominate weaker countries politically, socially, and economically.
Guerrilla Warfare: Non-traditional warfare tactic involving ambush and hit-and-run strategies rather than direct confrontation.

Historical Context

Spheres of Influence: Designates areas controlled by foreign nations without direct governance (i.e., European and U.S. interests in China).
Yellow Peril: Racial metaphor referencing fears surrounding Chinese immigration and influence in the late 19th century.
Pan-American Conference: Initiative led by James Blaine to enhance trade relations and cooperation among the Americas.

Major Events and Legislation

Teller Amendment: Commitment by the U.S. not to annex Cuba after the Spanish-American War victory.
Treaty of Paris (1898): Ended the Spanish-American War, granting the U.S. Guam, Puerto Rico, and purchasing the Philippines for $20 million.
Anti-Imperialist League: Coalition opposing annexation of the Philippines and imperialism, motivated by a range of ideals including racism and constitutionalism.
Philippine Insurrection: Conflict emerging after the U.S. annexation, marked by hostilities between U.S. troops and Filipino nationalists.
Boxer Rebellion: 1900 uprising in China against foreign influence, contributing to tensions in imperial territories.

Military Strategies and Agreements

Rough Riders: Volunteer regiment led by Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War, notable for their charge up San Juan Hill.
Big-Stick Diplomacy: Roosevelt's approach to foreign policy, emphasizing military readiness to enforce U.S. interests, a continuation of the Monroe Doctrine.
Panama Canal: Major engineering project completed between 1904 and 1914, facilitating maritime trade and military movement.
Roosevelt Corollary: Extension of the Monroe Doctrine, justifying U.S. intervention in Latin America to protect economic interests.
Gentlemen's Agreement: Accord with Japan to limit immigration of laborers while allowing families of existing immigrants to reunite.
Great White Fleet: Naval deployment (1907-1909) to showcase U.S. naval strength globally, and exert pressure on Japan concerning immigration issues.
Russo-Japanese War: Conflict over imperial interests in Asia (1904-1905); Roosevelt mediated peace, winning the Nobel Prize for his diplomacy.

Ideologies and Movements

Missionary: Individuals seeking to convert others to particular beliefs or ideologies, especially in the context of U.S. cultural expansion.
White Man's Burden: Justification for imperialism, suggesting it was the moral duty of white nations to civilize non-white populations.
Insurrectos: Cuban or Filipino rebels employing scorched earth tactics against colonial powers to assert independence.
Expansionism: Doctrine promoting territorial and economic growth of a nation beyond its borders.

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This quiz delves into the pivotal personalities and their contributions to U.S. expansionism. Explore influential figures like Alfred Thayer Mahan, Theodore Roosevelt, and others who played significant roles in shaping America's imperialist policies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.