Chapter 23 Becoming a World Power 1865-1916
Section 1: Across the Pacific (pages 616-623)
1. The policy of having little to do with foreign nations that many early presidents followed was called Isolationism.
2. Commodore Perry was sent to Japan by President Fillmore in the early 1850s for what two reasons?
a. to open up trade with Japan
b. to help shipwrecked sailors who washed up on their shores
3. What were two results from the Treaty of Kanagawa?
a. American could help their shipwrecked sailors
b. two Japanese ports opened up for trade
4. Who did the US buy Alaska from? Russia
5. What was “Seward’s Folly”? The purchase of Alaska by the Secretary of State William Seward.
6. Between 1870 and 1914, many nations practiced Imperialism ( policy of powerful countries to seek control of the economics and political affairs of weaker countries and regions) in Africa and Asia.
7. During the Age of Imperialism, the United States feared that European nations were increasing their influence in the Western Hemisphere.
8. What group who rebelled against the queen of Hawaii wanted the United States to annex the Hawaiian islands?
The American Planters
9. What Hawaiian leader tried to preserve the independence of Hawaii and was forced to give up the throne after a revolt? Liliuokalani
10. In China a Sphere of Influence was an area, usually around a seaport, where a nation had special training privileges.
11. The US policy that stated that any nation could trade in the spheres of others in China was called what?
The Open Door Policy
12. In what rebellion in China did some Chinese people attack foreigners and kill more than 200 people?
Boxer Rebellion
Section 2: The Spanish-American War (pages 624-630)
1. Lola Rodriguez de Tio and Jose Marti wanted to win independence for Cuba.
2. Hearst and Pulitzer used Yellow Journalism, or sensational stories that were often biased or untrue.
3. What were some causes of the Spanish-American War?
a. terrible stories about Spanish cruelty in Cuba
b. American desire for expansion
c. the sinking of the ship the Maine
4. What event was the immediate cause of the Spanish-American War? Sinking of the Maine
5 What was the name of the First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment organized by Theodore Roosevelt that fought in the Battle of San Juan Hill? Rough Riders
6 John Jay, who became Secretary of State, summed up the Spanish-American war by writing what about it?
It’s been a splendid little war.
7 Which lands did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?
a. Puerto Rico
b. Guam
c. Philippines
8. Why did many Americans object to the treaty ending the Spanish-American War?
They said it violated American Principles of democracy by turning the United States into a colonial power.
9 The Cuban people got to write their own constitution but, Cuba had to accept the Platt Amendment, which allowed the US to intervene in Cuba and gave the US control of the naval base at Guantanamo Bay.
10 Under the Foraker Act the United States set up a new government for Puerto Rico but it only gave Puerto Ricans a limited say in their own affairs.
Section 3: Relations with Latin America (pages 631-637)
1. The US and Teddy Roosevelt believed one way to benefit the American military capability was to build the Panama Canal.
2. Who did Panama win its independence from? Colombia
3. What was a major problem in building the Panama Canal? Disease
4. In 1904, Roosevelt announced an important addition to the Monroe Doctrine.
5. In the Roosevelt Corollary, he claimed the right of the US to intervene in Latin America to preserver law and order.
6. The US policy toward Latin America in the early 190s was to use troops when necessary to pursue its goals there.
7. As a result of the Roosevelt Corollary, the US sent troops into several Latin American nations.
8 The policy of building strong economic ties to Latin America became know as Dollar Diplomacy
9. Woodrow Wilson proposed a policy of moral diplomacy in which he wanted to condemn imperialism, spread democracy, and promote peace.
10 Francisco “Pancho” Villa raided Columbus, New Mexico, in 1916.