US Imperialism Chapter 27

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Which event is also known as 'Custer’s Last Stand'?

Sand Creek Massacre

Battle of Wounded Knee

Dawes Severalty Act

Battle of the Little Bighorn (correct)

The Dawes Severalty Act aimed to strengthen tribal unity by consolidating Native American lands.

False

What was the primary objective of the Grandfather Clause?

To disenfranchise African Americans.

The _____ was a violent labor strike at the Carnegie Steel Plant in Pennsylvania.

Homestead Strike Signup and view all the answers

Match the historical figures with their contributions:

Frederick Jackson Turner = Argued that the frontier shaped American democracy Eugene Victor Debs = Organized the Pullman Strike Mary Ellen Lease = Fiery Populist orator advocating for economic reforms Colonel Chivington = Led the Sand Creek Massacre against Native Americans Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the goals of the Populist Party?

To advocate for government ownership of railroads Signup and view all the answers

The Battle of Wounded Knee marked the beginning of large-scale Native American resistance in the West.

False Signup and view all the answers

What major event did the Pullman Strike lead to?

Federal troops intervened, leading to violence and arrests. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Grover Cleveland is true?

He served as the 22nd and 24th U.S. president. Signup and view all the answers

The Platt Amendment allowed U.S. annexation of Cuba after the Spanish-American War.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the rallying cry associated with the explosion of the U.S. battleship in Havana Harbor?

Remember the Maine! Signup and view all the answers

The ________ was a volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War.

Rough Riders Signup and view all the answers

Match the following U.S. policies or amendments with their descriptions:

Teller Amendment = Promised not to annex Cuba Open Door Note = Ensured equal trade opportunities in China Roosevelt Corollary = Justified U.S. intervention in Latin America Gentlemen's Agreement = Limited Japanese immigration to the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Anti-Imperialist League oppose?

U.S. annexation of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

William McKinley oversaw the expansion of the U.S. while supporting the gold standard and high tariffs.

True Signup and view all the answers

Josiah Strong promoted U.S. expansionism based on ________ and racial superiority.

religious Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 27: Empire and Expansion

McKinley Tariff (1890): A high tariff that increased duties on imports, protecting US industries. This angered farmers.
Maine (1898): A US battleship that exploded in Havana harbor, leading to the Spanish-American War, known as "Remember the Maine!"
Teller Amendment (1898): Declared that the US would not annex Cuba.
Spanish-American War (1898): A conflict between the US and Spain.
Rough Riders: A volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish-American War, notably involved in the charge up San Juan Hill.
Anti-Imperialist League: A group that opposed US annexation of the Philippines over concerns of violating democratic ideals.
Platt Amendment (1901): Allowed US intervention in Cuban affairs and gave the US control of Guantanamo Bay.
Open Door Note (1899-1900): John Hay's proposition for ensuring equal trade opportunities in China.
Boxer Rebellion (1900): A Chinese anti-foreign uprising suppressed by an international force, including US troops.
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty (1901): Granted the US the right to build and manage the Panama Canal without British interference.
Roosevelt Corollary (1904): Extended the Monroe Doctrine, allowing for US intervention in Latin American nations to maintain stability.
Gentlemen's Agreement (1907): A pact limiting Japanese immigration to the US.
Root-Takahira Agreement (1908): Agreed on the mutual respect of territorial holdings in the Pacific.
Josiah Strong: A clergyman who promoted US expansionism based on claimed religious and racial superiority.
Liliuokalani: Queen of Hawaii who opposed US annexation and was overthrown.
William Howard Taft: First civilian governor of the Philippines; implemented reforms to prepare for self-government.
Theodore Roosevelt: Leader of the Rough Riders and 26th US president; advocated for "Big Stick" diplomacy, conservation, and progressive reforms.

Native American History (from previous questions)

Reservation System: A system forcing Native American tribes onto specific areas, often far from ancestral lands, resulting in cultural and autonomy loss.
Sand Creek Massacre (1864): A brutal attack by US militia on a Cheyenne and Arapaho village, resulting in the deaths of over 150, mostly women and children.
Battle of Little Bighorn (1876): A decisive Native American victory where Sioux and Cheyenne forces defeated General Custer’s troops.
Dawes Severalty Act (1887): Legislation aiming to assimilate Native Americans by dividing tribal lands into individual allotments.
Battle of Wounded Knee (1890): A massacre of Lakota Sioux by US soldiers that marked the end of large-scale Native American resistance in the West.

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Explore Chapter 27 on Empire and Expansion, which delves into key events like the Spanish-American War, the McKinley Tariff, and the roles played by the Rough Riders and the Anti-Imperialist League. Understand the implications of the Platt Amendment and the Open Door Policy in shaping US foreign relations during the late 19th century.