true
Social Darwinists justified expanding American power overseas by suggesting that nations competed with each other, and only the strongest would survive.
true
Before Commodore Perry arrived in Edo Bay, the Japanese had never before seen steamships.
false
Latin American delegates to the Pan-American conference in Washington, D.C., agreed to a customs union with the United States.
false
Conclusive evidence has proven that the American warship Maine was blown up by a Spanish mine.
true
Commodore George Dewey and his fleet were sent to the Philippines to prevent Spanish forces from sailing east and attacking the United States.
false
The Rough Riders were a cavalry unit commanded by Theodore Roosevelt.
true
With the Treaty of Paris ending the Spanish-American War, the United States became an imperial power.
false
Puerto Rico is now an independent country.
true
Theodore Roosevelt became president when William McKinley was assassinated.
false
The British had started building a canal across Panama before turning the job over to the United States.
tariffs had reduced trade among industrialized countries
In the late 1800s, Europeans were looking overseas for places to sell their products because
force Japan to trade with the United States
President Millard Fillmore sent a naval expedition to Japan to
require nations to reduce their tariffs
At the first Pan-American Conference, the United States wanted Latin American delegates to agree to a customs union, which would
defend American interests
In the late 1800s, support grew in the U.S. for building a large modern navy to
passing a tariff on sugar
The United States caused an economic crisis in Cuba by
Cuba
The Treaty of Paris of 1898, which formally ended the Spanish-American War, granted independence to
an independent country
The Philippines are now
status as a war hero
Theodore Roosevelt was chosen as McKinley's running mate in the 1900 election because of his
territory in Manchuria
As a result of the war between Japan and China in 1894, Japan acquired
most of the industries that Europe's economy needed had been built
By the late 1800s, growth of investment opportunities in western Europe had slowed because
a group of planters supported by United States Marines
The Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown by
expand American influence into Latin America
Secretary of State James G. Blaine led efforts to
sensational stories published by rival newspapers
American support for Cuban rebels was fueled by
evacuate Americans if necessary
In 1898 President McKinley sent the battleship Maine to Havana to evacuate Americans if necessary
the islands would provide the United States with a naval base
Supporters of annexing the Philippines believed that
protectorate
The Platt Amendment effectively made Cuba into an American
when McKinley was assassinated
Theodore Roosevelt became president
ensure trading rights with China
The purpose of the Open Door Policy was to
between Russia and Japan
Theodore Roosevelt won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for negotiating peace
Spanish-American War
The United States gained control over Palanan and the rest of the Philippines as a result of the
Guam and Puerto Rico
According to the treaty that ended the Spanish-American War, the United States would annex
Matthew Perry
Before _____ arrived in Edo Bay, the Japanese had never before seen steamships.
Organization of American States
The Commercial Bureau of the American Republics, formed to promote cooperation among nations of the Western Hemisphere, is today known as the
imperialism
What is the economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations?
sugar cane
American settlers in Hawaii quickly discovered that the climate and soil of the islands were suitable for growing
jingoism
As tensions were building against the Spanish in Cuba, there was a strong sense of _____, or aggressive nationalism, within the Republican Party.
Colombia
In 1903, the United States negotiated with _____ for the right to build a canal through its province of Panama.
Monroe
The Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of the _____ Doctrine.
imperialism
economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations
protectorate
imperial power defended that local rulers from rebellions and invasion
yellow journalism
sensational reporting in which writers often exaggerated or even made up stories to attract readers
jingoism
an attitude of aggressive nationalism
sphere of influence
area where a foreign nation controlled economic development
Boxers
secret Chinese society organized to get rid of foreign control
Roosevelt Corollary
extension of the Monroe Doctrine
Colombia
In 1903, Panama was still part of _____, so the United States negotiated with that country to try to gain the right to build a canal.
dollar diplomacy
William Howard Taft's "_____ _____" placed less emphasis on military force and more on helping Latin American industry
dollar diplomacy
believed that if American business leaders supported Latin American development, everyone would benefit
Platt Amendment
ensured that Cuba would remain tied to the United States
Roosevelt Corollary
the United States would intervene in Latin American affairs when necessary
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
gave the United States the right to build and control a canal through Central America
Open Door policy
kept Chinese ports open to vessels of all nations
Foraker Act
established a civil government for Puerto Rico
Anglo-Saxonism
the U.S. had a duty to shape "less civilized" areas
Pan-Americanism
idea that the U.S. and Latin America should work together
protectorate
local rulers had to accept advice from an imperial power
Matthew C. Perry
led a naval expedition to Japan in 1853
William Howard Taft
practiced "dollar diplomacy
Liliuokalani
unsuccessfully sought a new Hawaiian constitution
Josiah Strong
linked Anglo-Saxonism to Christian missionary ideas
Theodore Roosevelt
Speak softly and carry a big stick.
Philippe Bunau-Varilla
led a revolt in Panama
John Hay
negotiated an Open Door policy with European powers and Japan
Enrique Dupuy de Lome
ambassador who intercepted letter fueled American feelings toward war with Spain
Alfred T. Mahan
naval officer whose book built public support for a large navy
Emilio Aguinaldo
Filipino revolutionary leader
James G. Blaine
invited Latin American nations to a Pan-American conference
sphere of influence
area where a foreign nation controlled economic development
Pancho Villa
troops under the command of General Pershing were sent to capture him
Andrew Carnegie
business leader who argued against annexation of the Philippines