Late 19th Century US Imperialism

A policy of avoiding involvement in international conflicts and alliances.

The belief that the United States had a divine right to expand its territory across the North American continent.

The US President who oversaw the expansion of the US territory, particularly during the Mexican-American War, aligning with the ideology of Manifest Destiny.

The war between the United States and Mexico (1846-1848), resulting in the US gaining significant territories in the American Southwest.

The treaty signed in 1846, establishing the 49th parallel as the border between the US and Canada in the Oregon Territory.

The United States' shift away from isolationism and towards becoming a world power, marked by its involvement in the Spanish-American War and subsequent acquisitions of territories.

The US's claim of certain areas, like Cuba, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines as its territories after the Spanish-American War.

A strong belief in the superiority of American culture and race, often used to justify the US's imperial ambitions.

Factors that cause people to leave their present location, such as poverty, famine, or war.

Factors that attract people to a new location, such as job opportunities, freedom, or better living conditions.

The movement of people from rural areas to urban areas, often seeking work and opportunities.

A large-scale movement of people from one geographical region to another, often motivated by push and pull factors.

The displacement of people from their homes due to conflict, persecution, or natural disaster.

The forced movement of people from one region to another for labor, often under harsh conditions.

The practice of owning and controlling people, often with forced labor and limited rights.

Forced migration of prisoners, often for punishment or labor, to distant locations like islands or remote regions.

The process of colonization, where one country dominates and controls another, often exploiting resources and labor force.

The movement of people from one country to another voluntarily, often seeking better opportunities or a new life.

Large-scale movement of people from one country to another, often motivated by economic, political, or social factors.

Conditions that make it difficult to live in a particular location, such as poverty, lack of resources, or political instability.

Opportunities that draw people to a new location, such as jobs, education, or freedom.

The process of replacing people with machines in factories, leading to limited job opportunities.

A large-scale increase in population numbers in a particular area.

The acquisition of new territories by the United States, particularly from the Mexican-American War, that intensified disputes over slavery.

The belief that it was America's duty to spread democracy and civilization to other parts of the world, often justified by a sense of Anglo-Saxon superiority. This was a key driving force behind American imperialism.

The period of rapid industrial growth in the US that led to economic prosperity but also exposed vulnerabilities in the system, particularly with regard to finding new markets.

A statement by Frederick Jackson Turner that marked the end of the frontier, leading to anxieties about the future of American identity and economic growth.

The US intervention in the Cuban struggle for independence from Spain, fueled by economic interests related to the Cuban sugar industry.

The acquisition of new territories by the US following the Spanish-American War, which raised questions about American identity and the role of imperialism.

A period in history from 1750 to 1914 marked by unprecedented mass migrations, fueled by factors such as industrialization, economic opportunities, and political instability.

The systematic and forced transportation of millions of Africans to the Americas as slaves, ceasing in the 19th century.

The rapid growth of European populations between 1800 and 1900, coupled with industrialization and economic pressures, prompting many to migrate to the Americas.

The simultaneous surge in population in China and India during the 19th century, leading to mass migration to Southeast Asia in search of better opportunities.

The encouraged settlement of Siberia and Central Asia by Russia and China aiming to claim territory and resources.

The unprecedented shift of populations from rural areas to urban centers, triggered by industrialization and the promise of employment.

The rise of large cities in the Americas and Europe during the 19th century, driven by industrialization and migration.

The process of creating industries using machines and manufacturing processes, which resulted in significant changes in society, including urbanization, migration, and changes in labor patterns.