American imperialism

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    • What was the significant influence on the emergence of the USA as a world power during the nineteenth century?

      Isolation and secure position surrounded by oceans and weak neighbors
    • What did George Washington recommend in 1796 regarding foreign policy?

      To avoid alliances and an adventurous foreign policy
    • What important statements did President Monroe make in 1823?

      USA would not tolerate European intervention in the Americas and would not interfere in Europe
    • Why was the Monroe Doctrine's importance considered symbolic rather than real at the time?

      America lacked the military power to enforce it
    • What prevented European intervention in South America during Monroe's time?

      British diplomacy and the power of the Royal Navy
    • How is America's foreign policy in the 19th century typically described?
      As shaped by isolationism
    • What phrase summed up the westward expansion of the USA in the 19th century?
      'Manifest Destiny'
    • What did 'Manifest Destiny' justify in the context of US expansion?

      It justified aggression against native Indians and Mexicans
    • What were the significant territories absorbed into the USA during the 1840s due to Manifest Destiny?

      Texas, California, and Oregon
    • What was one method of acquiring land from European powers in the 19th century?
      Purchasing land, such as Louisiana in 1803 and Alaska in 1867
    • How did the Civil War affect US involvement in international affairs?

      It deterred significant involvement in international affairs
    • What were the three reasons for the changing situation of the USA by the late 19th century?

      Economic growth, naval requirements, and Pacific expansion
    • How much did America's GNP grow from 1869-73 to 1897-1901?
      From $9 billion to $37 billion
    • What percentage of the world's manufactured goods were made in the USA by 1900?

      30% of the world's manufactured goods
    • How did increased trade affect America's naval requirements?

      America needed a stronger navy to protect trade and overseas bases
    • What was the size of the US navy in 1885 compared to 1905?

      It grew from very small to the third largest in the world
    • What new bases did America acquire in the Pacific during the late 19th century?
      New bases in Samoa and Hawaii
    • When was Hawaii annexed by the USA?

      In 1898
    • What was the significance of the McKinley Tariff for Hawaiian sugar growers?

      It removed duties on raw sugar, harming their trading advantage
    • What led to the rebellion led by Queen Lili’uokalani in Hawaii?

      The death of the Hawaiian king and calls for American help
    • What was the outcome of the rebellion in Hawaii?

      The rebels surrendered after the arrival of American marines
    • What arguments were made against the annexation of Hawaii?

      Concerns about becoming an imperial power
    • How did the war with Spain in Cuba influence the annexation of Hawaii?

      It strengthened arguments for annexation
    • When did the Spanish-American War take place?

      In April 1898
    • What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War?

      Recognition of Cuban independence and annexation of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam
    • What debate arose from the acquisition of the Philippines?

      Concerns about the morality of empire and potential foreign conflicts
    • What was the cost of the Philippine-American War in terms of American lives and expenditure?

      4,200 American lives and $170 million
    • What did the acquisition of the Philippines reveal about American imperialism?

      It confirmed fears about the liabilities of empire
    • Who succeeded President McKinley after his assassination in 1901?

      Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt
    • What is the principle behind Roosevelt's 'big stick' diplomacy?

      Engaging in diplomacy backed by the threat of military force
    • What significant event did the USA intervene in regarding Panama in 1903?

      The dispute between Colombia and Panama leading to Panama's independence
    • What strategic advantage did the Panama Canal provide to the USA?

      It connected the Pacific Ocean with the Caribbean
    • How did the USA influence Cuba after its independence?

      Cuba became an economic colony of the USA
    • What did the Platt Amendment allow the USA to do in Cuba?

      Intervene in Cuba if independence or stable government was threatened
    • What naval base did the USA establish in Cuba?
      A permanent naval base in Guantanamo Bay
    • What action did the USA take regarding the Dominican Republic in 1904?

      Controlled the customs revenue to pay off debts
    • How did American corporations influence Central America?

      US corporations dominated local economies
    • What was John Hay's 'open door' policy regarding China?

      All foreign nations should have equal commercial access to China
    • What was the nature of US-Japan relations at the turn of the century?

      Tense due to immigration and territorial ambitions
    • What was the outcome of the Treaty of Portsmouth negotiated by Roosevelt?

      Japan was given a free hand in Korea