History Chapter 5 Test

Instructions: Each row makes one card. Cut along the double lines and fold along the single lines. Then glue or tape the sides together.

Imperialism	Economic and political domination of strong countries over weaker ones.
Political	Who is in charge
Economic	Who makes the money

Culture	What do they believe in
Protectorates	Imperial ruler protects local rulers, local rulers accept advice of country (puppet)
Expansion Overseas	For America to grow it was necessary for Americans to expand overseas to keep the economy going.
The United States took the following steps to create an empire	It bought land, Annexed and went to war

Anglo- Saxon - believe	English speaking countries had superior character, ideas and systems of government - are racially superior
Who is called to civilize and Christianize?	Americans
Who is Alfred T. Mahan?	Naval officer, helped build public support for expanding the navy.
Who said," The navy is needed to trade with the world and defend right to trade	Alfred T. Mahan

What are the 3 motivating factors behind American Imperialism?	Thirsty for new markets, belief in cultural superiority and desire for military strength
Annexation	The legal incorporation of some territory into another political area
Why was Hawaii so desirable?	Economic - Great for business (sugar), Military - Strategic location for Navy, Political - Power and prestige for America, Cultural - America is helping Hawaii and improving the lives of the people
Queen Liliuokalani	Took power in 1891, tried to reasser her power, planters (supported by U.S. sailors) overthrew monarchy in 1893 U.S. annexed Hawaii in 1898.

Sanford Dole	Was one of the leaders of the planters who overthrew the monarchy of Hawaii, and set up the republic; he was president of the Hawaiian Republic
Who was one of Spain's oldest colonies in America	Cuba
What generated wealth for Spain?	Sugarcane plantations generated wealth
Jose Marti	Cuban independence leaders who started a rebellion in 1895 & established the republic of Cuba.

Why did we want to go to war with Spain?	To protect American busines investment, regarded the Spanish as tyrants, and U.S. and Cuba linked economically. ( Americans had $50 million invested in Cuba's sugar plantations, mines, and railroads.
What were the two major newspapers in the US?	New York Journal and New York World, reported storie of Spanish atrocities in Cuba and swayed Americans to support the rebels over Spain.
What is Yellow Journalism?	Reporting tht used exaggerated stories made up to attract readers.
Who destroyed lots of property?	Cuban Rebels

General Valeriano Weyler	Put many Cubans in reconcentration camps
What boat exploded?	The USS Maine exploded - many people thought it was sabotage and they called for war!
Agressive nationalism	This is the agressiveness between two countries, that will eventually begin a war or some type of argument. (Example, Remember the Maine!, the explosion)