US History Chapter 18 Flashcards

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Who was Queen Liliuokalani?

An American Admiral

Secretary of State who purchased Alaska

A Cuban poet

Queen of Hawaii who was forced to give up her throne (correct)

What is United States Imperialism?

Belief that the U.S. should take economic, political, and military control over weaker countries.

Who was Alfred T. Mahan?

U.S. admiral who supported the growth of the U.S. Navy and colonies overseas.

What did William Seward purchase from Russia?

Alaska for $7.2 million. Signup and view all the answers

What is Pearl Harbor?

U.S. naval base built in Hawaii. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Jose Marti?

Cuban poet and journalist who led a rebellion for independence from Spain. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Valeriano Weyler?

General sent from Spain to Cuba to restore order. Signup and view all the answers

What is yellow journalism?

Exaggeration of the news to make it more exciting. Signup and view all the answers

What was the de Lome letter?

Letter written by a Spanish diplomat criticizing President McKinley. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the U.S.S. Maine?

It was believed to have been exploded by Spain. Signup and view all the answers

Who was George Dewey?

American naval commander who led the attack on the Philippines. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Rough Riders?

Fighting unit led by Theodore Roosevelt in Cuba. Signup and view all the answers

What is San Juan Hill known for?

Location where the Spanish surrendered to the U.S. in Cuba. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Treaty of Paris (1898) accomplish?

Ended the Spanish-American War. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Foraker Act?

Law that ended military rule and set up a civil government in Puerto Rico. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Platt Amendment do?

Granted the U.S. special privileges in the Cuban constitution. Signup and view all the answers

What is a protectorate?

A country that is partly controlled by a stronger country. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Emilio Aguinaldo?

Filipino rebel who led a revolt against the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

Who was John Hay?

U.S. Secretary of State who sent the Open Door notes. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Open Door notes?

Message calling for China's ports to remain open. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

Chinese rebellion against Western influence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Panama Canal?

Channel across Central America connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Roosevelt Corollary?

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

What is dollar diplomacy?

Policy of intervening in other countries to protect U.S. business interests. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Francisco 'Pancho' Villa?

Mexican revolutionary who led a rebellion against Carranza. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Emiliano Zapata?

Mexican rebel who led a peasant revolt. Signup and view all the answers

Who was John J. Pershing?

General sent by President Wilson to capture Pancho Villa. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Anti-Imperialist League?

Group that advocated for isolationism and opposed U.S. rule over other nations. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Spanish-American War accomplish?

Caused the United States to be recognized as a world power. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Queen Liluokalani

Last reigning monarch of Hawaii, deposed due to U.S. economic interests.

United States Imperialism

Ideological belief asserting U.S. entitlement to exert control over weaker nations politically, economically, and militarily.

Alfred T. Mahan

U.S. naval officer who advocated for a strong navy and overseas colonies to enhance national power.

William Seward

Secretary of State who orchestrated the purchase of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million, enhancing U.S. territory.

Pearl Harbor

Strategic U.S. naval base established in Hawaii, pivotal for military operations in the Pacific.

Jose Marti

Influential Cuban poet and journalist who played a key role in advocating for Cuban independence from Spanish rule.

Valeriano Weyler

Spanish General dispatched to Cuba to quell unrest; known for harsh tactics against Cuban rebels.

Yellow Journalism

Sensationalist news reporting aimed at attracting attention and stirring public emotions, notably during the Spanish-American War.

de Lome Letter

A private correspondence from a Spanish diplomat mocking President McKinley, igniting American anger.

U.S.S. Maine

An American battleship whose explosion in Havana harbor became a catalyst for the Spanish-American War, blamed on Spain.

George Dewey

American naval commander famous for leading a surprise attack on the Spanish fleet in the Philippines.

Rough Riders

A volunteer cavalry regiment led by Theodore Roosevelt that gained fame during the Spanish-American War, especially at San Juan Hill.

San Juan Hill

Site of a significant battle during the Spanish-American War where Roosevelt's Rough Riders played a crucial role in victory.

Treaty of Paris (1898)

Agreement that officially ended the Spanish-American War, marking the beginning of American colonial expansion.

Foraker Act

Legislation that established a civilian government in Puerto Rico, ending military rule after the Spanish-American War.

Platt Amendment

Inserted into Cuba's constitution, allowing U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs and ensuring American influence in the region.

Protectorate

A political arrangement where a country exercises control over a less powerful nation while allowing it limited self-governance.

Emilio Aguinaldo

Leader of the Filipino rebellion against U.S. colonial rule following the Spanish-American War.

John Hay

U.S. Secretary of State known for the Open Door Policy promoting equal trade opportunities in China.

Open Door Notes

Diplomatic messages by John Hay advocating for the preservation of China's territorial integrity and open trade access for all nations.

Boxer Rebellion

Anti-foreign uprising in China aimed at expelling Western influence and interventions in Chinese affairs.

Panama Canal

Engineering marvel creating a crucial maritime passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, significantly impacting trade routes.

Roosevelt Corollary

Extension of the Monroe Doctrine asserting U.S. rights to intervene in Latin American countries to protect U.S. interests.

Dollar Diplomacy

Foreign policy tool emphasizing the use of economic power to safeguard American business interests in foreign nations.

Francisco "Pancho" Villa

Mexican revolutionary leader who led uprisings against the Mexican government and was known for cross-border raids against the U.S.

Emiliano Zapata

Prominent Mexican revolutionary who championed agrarian reform and fought for the rights of the peasantry.

John J. Pershing

U.S. General tasked with locating and capturing Pancho Villa following his violent attacks on American soil.

Anti-Imperialist League

Coalition advocating for U.S. isolationism and opposing imperialist policies that disregarded the consent of governed populations.

The Spanish American War

Conflict that resulted in the U.S. emerging as a global power, marked by its victory over Spain and acquisition of territories.

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