US as a World Power: Emergence

• Study notes on the emergence of the US as a world power

Spanish-American War

• A war in 1898 between the US and Spain.
• The US supported the independence movements of Cubans.

Yellow Journalism

• Sensationalist journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates news.
• Used to attract readers.

Panama Canal

• A ship canal that cuts across the Isthmus of Panama.
• Built by the United States and opened in 1915.

Boxer Rebellion (1900)

• An uprising in China against foreign influence.
• Suppressed by an international force that included American soldiers.
• Paved the way for the Chinese Revolution of 1911.
• The revolution led to the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912.

Imperialism

• A policy of extending a country's power through diplomacy or military force.

Spanish-American War (1898)

• Fought between the US and Spain in Cuba and the Philippines.
• The US intervened purportedly on behalf of Cuba and the Philippines.
• Lasted less than three months.
• Resulted in Cuba's independence.
• The US annexed Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

Roosevelt Corollary

• Theodore Roosevelt's 1904 extension of the Monroe Doctrine.
• Asserted the right of the US to protect its economic interests in South and Central America.
• Justified intervention using military force.

Monroe Doctrine

• Declared in 1823 that Europe should not interfere in the Western Hemisphere.
• Any attempt by European powers to interfere would be seen as a threat to the US.
• Europe was barred from recolonizing any New World colony that had gained independence.
• Reflected a show of nationalism.

Seward's Folly

• Refers to Secretary of State William Seward's purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867.
• The purchase was initially viewed as a mistake.
• It turned out to be a valuable acquisition similar to the Louisiana Purchase.

Spheres of Influence in China

• Division of China among European powers, each having special authority in a specific area.
• European countries supported each other's spheres of influence for economic advantage.

Theodore Roosevelt

• 26th President of the United States.
• Known for conservationism, trust-busting, the Hepburn Act, and safe food regulations.
• Promoted a "Square Deal."
• Oversaw the Panama Canal construction.
• Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating peace in the Russo-Japanese War.

Open Door Policy

• Proposed by the US in 1899.
• Ensured that all nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China.

Spanish American War Causes

• US support for Cubans and Filipinos against Spanish rule.
• The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor.

Queen Liliuokalani

• The Hawaiian queen who was overthrown by American business interests.

Outcome of the Spanish-American War

• The US gained control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

Study notes on the emergence of the United States as a world power, covering topics such as the Spanish-American War, yellow journalism, the Panama Canal, and the Boxer Rebellion. Also includes imperialism and its impact. It paved the way for the Chinese Revolution of 1911.