Imperialism
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- Globalization
- The process of social, economic, and environmental global changes that lead to an increasingly interconnected world.
- Internaionalism
- "World's Policeman or Globocop" Intervening in other countries' affairs to promote important national interests and/or to safeguard national security.
- Spheres of Influence
- Areas in which countries have some political and economic control but do not govern directly (ex. Europe and U.S. in China).
- Emilio Aguinaldo
- In 1896 he organized a Filipino independence movement to drive Spain ousts. His forces captured most of Luzon, the main island. In 1899 he ordered his troops to attack Manila.
- Yellow Journalism
- Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers.
- Queen Liliuokalani
- The Hawaiian queen who was forced out of power by a revolution started by American business interests.
- Seward's Folly
- Many criticized William Seward's purchase of Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million dollars, calling it his folly.
- Roosevelt Corollary
- An addition to the Monroe Doctrine claiming the right of the United States to intervene in Latin America and to preserve law and order.
- Manifest Destiny
- This Expression was popular in the 1840s. Many people believed that the United States was destined to secure territory from "sea to sea," from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. This rationale drove the acquisition of territory.
- Mexican American War
- Mexican people were very poor they rebelled against their leader Fransisco Madera who was killed by general Victoriano Huerta, he was a very harsh leader, U.S drove his forces out. Then after sailors were arrested then released by Huerta troops, Americans stationed in Mexico. Carranza impressed by Americans show of strength gathered weapons and then overthrew Huerta.
- Spanish American War
- In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the U.S. supported the Cubans' fight for independence.
- Rudyard Kipling
- British writer who wrote about the "Civilizing Mission" of Western Imperialism, also known as the White Man's Burden.
- The Rough Riders
- Theodore Roosevelt organized the First Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, later called the Rough Riders.
- Alfred Thayer Mahan
- Leading supporter of american imperialism was in the u.s. navy.
- Remember the Maine
- The ship the "Maine" sunk during the Spanish/American war. The yellow press quickly pounced on the tragdey to inform everyone about it.
- Building of the Panama Canal
- A ship canal 40 miles long across the Isthmus of Panama built by the United States (1904-1914). It was accepted by Panama after they declared their independence from Columbia. The United States also killed Milaria and Yellow Fever in Panama by killing all the misquito eggs by pools of water to make conditions safe.
- Isolationism
- A policy of nonparticipation in international, economic and political relations.
- Superpower
- A state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world.
- Monroe Doctrine
- A statement of foreign policy which proclaimed that Europe should not interfere in affairs within the United States or in the development of other countries in the Western Hemisphere.
- Washington's Farewell Adress
- "Steer clear of perminent alliances" do business not military or pollitical.
- Collective Security
- "Team Player" A system in which a group of nations acts as one to preserve the peace of all.
- Commodore George Dewey
- A commodore during the Spanish-American War who captured the Philippines and Guam.
- Commodore Matthew Perry
- The Commodore of the U.S. Navy who compelled the opening of Japan to the West with the Convention of Kanagawa in 1854.
- Purchase of Alaska
- In December, 1866, the U.S. offered to take Alaska from Russia. Russia was eager to give it up, as the fur resources had been exhausted, and, expecting friction with Great Britain, they preferred to see defenseless Alaska in U.S. hands. Called "Seward's Folly" and "Seward's Icebox", the purchase was made in 1867 for $7,200,000 and gave the U.S. Alaska's resources of fish, timber, oil, gold.
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Was assistant secretaryof the navy then resigned and organized and became the leader of the Rough Rider, a volunteer cavalry regiment.
- Boxer Rebellion
- A rebellion of Chinese who wished to end foreign involvement in China.
- Joseph Pulitzer
- United States newspaper publisher (born in Hungary) who used sensational reporting (a.k.a. yellow journalism)(1847-1911).
- Bush Doctrine
- Foreign policy based on the idea that the United States should take preemptive action against threats to its national security.
- White Man's Burden
- Idea that many European countries had a duty to spread their religion and culture to those less civilized.
- Open Door Policy
- A policy proposed by the US in 1899, under which ALL nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China.
- William Randolph Hearst
- United States newspaper publisher whose introduction of large headlines and sensational reporting (a.k.a. yellow journalism) which changed American journalism (1863-1951).
- Annexation of Hawaii
- U.S. overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and we took over in order to make Hawaii more peacful and so that the U.S. would be able to access its great location and farming conditions.
- Imperialism
- A policy of extending your rule over foreign countries.
- Philippine Insurrection
- The Philippine Islands were known to be a main Spanish power, so when Theodore Roosevelt realized a conflict was going to be fought over with Spain, he sent a Pacific fleet led by George Dewey and fought the Spanish in the Philippine's. Then with the help of rebels led by Emilio Aguinaldo they captured Philippine's capital Manila and found out that along with Cuba the Philippine's have been trying to seek independence from Spain.
- Empire
- A nation or group of territories ruled by a single, powerful leader or emperor.
- Expansionism
- The doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country.