U.S. Global Involvement/Imperialism PDF

14- imperialism U.S. global involvement / imperialism Between the 1890s and the start of the world War (1914), the US expanded its access to overseas markets and raw materials through the policy of imperialism (a policy of extending your rule over fore...

14- imperialism U.S. global involvement / imperialism Between the 1890s and the start of the world War (1914), the US expanded its access to overseas markets and raw materials through the policy of imperialism (a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries using military and economic control). Reasons for imperialism - Due to the expansion of American industry (businesses and factories) during the 1800s, the U.S. needed to obtain raw materials and new markets (The US needed more raw materials to make products and a place to sell those products). Dollar diplomacy – (The use of a country's financial power to extend its international influence). Attempted to increase the U.S. power in Latin America). Indicated a U.S. desire to interact with foreign countries in ways that were profitable to the U.S. corporations. Corporations needed a place to sell surplus (extra) goods. The U.S. practices, economic nationalism (a political and economic philosophy that prioritizes a country's domestic economy over the global economy). by implementing protective tariffs to help American industry. Protective tariff –A tax on foreign products making them more expensive so people would buy American products instead. Open door policy (1899 to 1900) – refers to a U.S. foreign policy initiative introduced by Secretary of State John Hay between 1899 and 1900, which aimed to ensure equal access for all nations to trade within China, essentially preventing any single power from establishing a monopoly on Chinese markets and upholding China's territorial integrity; it was a way for the US to protect its own trade interests in China while other countries were carving out "spheres of influence" there. The U.S. issued an order to secure equal trade opportunities in China and guarantee access to its markets. The U.S. Annex’s (takes over territory) Hawaii and the Philippines. Spanish American war (1898) Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph hears used yellow journalism (propaganda/lies) to generate public support for the war. They wrote article articles about the sinking of the US battleship Maine in Havana Harbor. As a result of the war, the U.S. built the Panama Canal. A constructed waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans across the Isthmus of Panama. An artificial Transit Route: The canal shortens the distance between ports on the east and west coast of the Americas, facilitating more efficient trade and transportation. Around 72 percent of transiting ships are either going to or coming from U.S. ports. This was created so that they could move more quickly between oceans in order to increase trade and military security.  A major result was that US obtained overseas colonies and was recognized as a world power. (A country that has significant influence in international affairs). Theodore Roosevelt The only president in American history to serve more than two four-year terms was Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He actually served three full terms as well as the first three months of a fourth term until his death on April 12, 1945. His vice presidency ended on September 14, 1901, when Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th president of the United States upon the assassination of President William McKinley, and ended on March 4, 1909. Roosevelt had been the vice president for only 194 days when he succeeded to the presidency. A Republican, he ran for and won by a landslide a four-year term in 1904. He was succeeded by his protégé and chosen successor, William Howard Taft. He is the longest-serving U.S. president, and the only one to have served more than two terms. His initial two terms were centered on combating the Great Depression, while his third and fourth saw him shift his focus to America's involvement in World War II. New nationalism - policy designed to help the US solve problems caused by industrialization. The square deal - Theodore Roosevelt’s domestic program, which reflected his three major goals: conservation of natural resources, corporate law, and consumer protection. These 3 demands are often referred to as the "three C's" of Roosevelt's Square Deal. It was aimed at helping middle-class citizens and involved attacking plutocracy (a country or society governed by the wealthy) and bad trusts while at the same time protecting business from the most extreme demands of organized labor. He explained in 1901–1909: Increased the role of the federal government and dealing with social and economic problems. Trust busting – (A government action that breaks up monopolies and trusts to promote competition and protect consumers. It was a prominent issue in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries). The U.S. had policies that encouraged competition and business by attacking monopolies, trust, pools, etc. Theodore Roosevelt became known as the trustbuster. He believed that the government should regulate big business. Big Stick Policy- “Walk softly but carry a big stick.” Policy that was used by the U.S. to police the western hemisphere and intervene in Latin American affairs. Wanted to prevent the extension of European control over Latin America. Expanded the Monroe Doctrine- claim the Monroe doctrine permits the US to intervene, actively in the affairs of Latin American nations. U.S. influence in the Caribbean Sea region is significantly increased as a result of Roosevelt’s policies. Helped negotiate the end of the Russo-Japanese war (war between Russia and Japan). A primary objective of his was to awaken public interest in conservation efforts (saving the environment). Set aside land for national forest and water projects.  Woodrow Wilson As the 28 president, Wilson changed the nation's economic policies and led the United States into th World War I. He was the leading architect of the League of Nations, and his stance on foreign policy came to be known as Wilsonianism. Staunton, Virginia, U.S. Supported the creation of the federal reserve system (1913) in order to regulate the amount of money in circulation. Worked to limit the power of big business. New freedom- designed to help the US soft problems caused by industrialization (big business). Adopted a policy of neutrality (not taking sides in the war) at the beginning of World War I. Claimed that the progressive movement would be best served by continued peace (avoiding World War I). During his reelection campaign in 1916, he used the slogan “He kept this out of the war,” but after he was reelected in 1917 Wilson asked Congress to declare war on Germany because Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare. In the years before, the US entered World War I, Wilson violated his position of strict neutrality by supporting economic policies that favored the allied nations (Britain and France). 1. President Theodore Roosevelt was called a trustbuster because he 1. Directed the building of the Panama Canal. 2. Encouraged conservation of natural resources. 3. Supported legal action against business Monopoly. 4. Resigned from the Republican Party. 2. Which had in best completes the partial outline below? I ___________________________________________ A. The United States claims the Hawaiian Islands. B. Puerto Rico becomes a United States territory. C. The United States fights, an insurrection in the Philippine islands. D. The United States Senate ratified the Panama Canal Treaty. 1. Rise of American imperialism. 2. Causes of World War I. 3. Enforcement of the Monroe doctrine. 4. Trade expansion in East India. 3. Which statement best expresses President Theodore Roosevelt’s philosophy of regulating big business? 1. Regulation of big business should be left to the states. 2. Any regulation of big businesses undesirable. 3. Abusive trusts should be broken up by a vigilant federal government. 4. Government ownership of key industries will benefit consumers. 4. President Theodore Roosevelt was called a trustbuster because he. 1. Supported the building of the Panama Canal. 2. Negotiated peace between Russia and Japan. 3. Supported legal action against business monopolies. 4. Protected public lands from environmental damage. 5. President Theodore Roosevelt’s commitment to the proverb, “speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far,” was most clearly shown when he. 1. Opposed consumer protection laws. 2. Intervened in Latin American affairs. 3. Promoted the conservation of natural resources. 4. Conducted the Bull Moose campaign of 1912. 6. What was one characteristic of American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? 1. Avoiding involvement with nations in East Asia. 2. Supporting independence movements in Africa. 3. Rejecting the use of military force to gain colonies. 4. Acquiring territory to promote economic and strategic interest. 7. Secretary of State, John Hay sent his Open-Door notes open parentheses 1899-1900) to world powers to. 1. Keep Chinese workers from coming to America. 2. Secure a fair settlement in the Russo Japanese war. 3. Protect United States trading interest in China. 4. Bring a peaceful end to the Boxer Rebellion. 8. Which had in best completes the partial outline below? I ___________________________________________ E. Desire for markets and wall materials. F. Closing of the Westin frontier. G. Social Darwinism. H. Missionary spirit. 1. Principles of the 14 points. 2. Reasons for United States imperialism. 3. Causes of World War I. 4. Adoption of isolationist ideals. 9. The United States established the Open Door policy toward China as a way to. 1. Promote democracy in Asia. 2. Military basis in East Asia. 3. Protect United States economic interest. 4. And the Boxer Rebellion 10. Why did the construction of the Panama Canal become more important to the United States after the Spanish-American war? 1. Congress realized that the key threat to national security came from South America. 2. Great Britain had plans to purchase the canal zone and to colonize the territory. 3. Spain had regained control of its form of colonies near the Canal route. 4. The Navy needed a faster way to move ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. 11. A major result of the Spanish-American war (1898) was that the United States? 1. Adopted a policy of isolationism. 2. Assume a more prominent role in world affairs. 3. Gave up control of territories outside the Western hemisphere. 4. Increased foreign aid to European allies. 12. President Theodore Roosevelt strengthened the Monroe Doctrine by establishing the policy that the United States would. 1. Require Latin American nations to trade with Europe. 2. Reduce Asian influence in Latin America. 3. Intervene in Latin America to prevent European interference. 4. Develop military alliances with Pacific naval powers. 13. The establishment of the Open-Door policy (1899-1990) and the response to the boxer rebellion (1900.) show that the United States wanted to 1. Curb Russian expansion. 2. Gain access to Chinese markets. 3. Build factories in the far east. 4. Limit Asian immigration to the United States. 14. Which statement best summarizes the perspective of President Theodore Roosevelt concerning natural resources? 1. Decisions about conservation of best left to the states. 2. Corporations can be trusted to use natural resources wisely. 3. The federal government must protect the nations land from exploitation. 4. The free market should set the value of the nation’s natural resources. 15. Maintaining trading opportunities in China for United States. Businesses was the primary purpose of. 1. The Open-Door policy. 2. The Roosevelt Corrollary. 3. The Gentleman’s Agreement. 4. Dollar Diplomacy. 16. The Roosevelt Corollary (1904) to the Monroe doctrine proclaim the right of the United States to. 1. Intervene in the national affairs of Latin American nations. 2. Impose trait restrictions on European imports. 3. Democracy in Africa. 4. The border between Alaska and Canada. 17. In the early 1900s, the United States proposed the Open Door policy to 1. Gain new colonies in the Pacific period 2. Support for building the Panama Canal. 3. Relations with Europe. 4. Secure access to markets in China. 18. News organizations were engaging in yellow journalism before the Spanish American war when 1. Publishes try to prevent the war. 2. Article articles about Cuba warfare and balanced. 3. Exaggerated events to build support for war. 4. Writers ignored the situation in Cuba. 19. The United States issued the open door policy open parentheses 1899–1900) parentheses primarily to. 1. Bring Democratic government to the Chinese people. 2. Secure equal trade opportunities in China. 3. Forced China to change its immigration policies. 4. Use China as a steppingstone to trade with Japan. 20. “Hawaiian plant is urge American annexation” “U.S. and Germany negotiate for control of the Samoan islands” “U.S. gains control of Wake Island and Guam” Which conclusion can best be drawn from these headlines? 1. The anti-imperialism league strongly influenced Congress. 2. Respectful native cultures motivated United States foreign policy. 3. United States territorial expansion increased in the Pacific Ocean. 4. Construction of a railroad to Alaska was a major policy goal. 21. In the late 19th and 20th, centuries the United States became involved in Latin America primarily to. 1. Established new colonies. 2. Protect the economic and security interest. 3. The living standards of Latin Americans. 4. Stop the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. 22. President Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick policy is most closely associated with. 1. Friendly relations with China after the Boxer Rebellion. 2. Conservation of natural resources. 3. Court actions to support business monopolies. 4. Intervention in Latin American affairs. 23. As a result of the Spanish American war, the United States so they need to build the Panama Canal because 1. New colonies have been acquired in Africa. 2. Spanish opposition to the canal had ended. 3. United States Navy could then move more quickly between oceans. 4. United States railroads could not transport enough manufactured goods. 24. A primary reason for the establishment of the Open Poor policy (1899) was to 1. Protect United States trade in the far east. 2. Control of the Panama Canal zone. 3. Encourage Chinese immigration to the United States. 4. Improve relations with Russia. 25. The federal reserve system helps to regulate. 1. The annual federal budget. 2. State sales tax rate rates. 3. Social Security payments. 4. The nation’s money supply. 26. President Theodore Roosevelt’s big stick policy was used by the United States to. 1. Police the Western hemisphere. 2. Expand its colonial empire in Africa. 3. Isolated itself from European conflict. 4. Settle a dispute between Russia and Japan. 27. A goal of president Theodore Roosevelt’s big stick policy and President William Howard Taft Dollar Diplomacy policy toward Latin America was to. 1. Join western hemisphere nations in a military alliance. 2. Protect American economic and political interest. 3. Encourage foreign nations to establish colonies. 4. Raise Latin America’s standard of living.  No lack of big gain. The president seems to have scared up quite a bunch of Octopi Source Charles Bartholomew, the Minnesota Journal. April 13, 1908 28. Based on the information provided by the cartoon, President, Theodore Roosevelt’s goal was to. 1. Persuade businesses to accept nationalization. 2. Assist businesses and resisting interference by investors. 3. Establish worker, safety regulations and factories. 4. Use federal power to control monopolies.