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 * imperialism - ** a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force : the struggle against imperialismfigurative : French ministers protested at U.S. cultural imperialism.


 * pro- tectorate - ** In its earliest inception, which has been adopted by modern international law, it is an autonomous territory that is protected diplomatically or militarily against third parties by a stronger state or entity. In exchange for this, the protectorate usually accepts specified obligations, which may vary greatly, depending on the real nature of their relationship. However, it retains sufficient measure of sovereignty and remains a state under international law.


 * technology - ** the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, esp. in industry :advances in computer technology |recycling technologies.


 * publish - ** 1 (of an author or company) prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, or other work) for public sale : we publish practical reference books | [ intrans. ] the pressures on researchers to publish.

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 * 1) In the years immediately following the civil war, what did most Americans concentrate on? ** Expanding the nation's territory.


 * 2) Who wast the last monarch of Hawaii? ** Queen Liliuokalani


 * 3) What were the reasons Europeans embarked on a path of imperialism? ** Because trade and investment opportunities were becoming scarce.


 * 4) Describe "Social Darwinism." **The thought the countries that are better economically, militarily, and politically would survive.


 * 5) Who was Josiah Strong and what did he link Anglo-Saxonism to? ** He was an advocate of Anglo-Saxionism and linked it to Christian missionary ideas.


 * 6) What did the desire for new markets lead to? (two things) ** Imperialist ideas and expansion into Asia.


 * 7) When did Perry sail into Yedo Bay? ** To pursue trade in Japan.


 * 8) What impressed the Japanese? ** American technology and power.


 * 9) A treaty signed with Japan on March 31, 1854 opened which two ports? ** Simoda and Hakodadi.


 * 10) What event in 1872 lead to a treaty with Hawaii? What did the treaty do for Hawaii? What was the result? ** A severe recession. An advance in sugar production. Conflict broke out between court and planters and eventually stopped production of sugar, turning Hawaiian economy into a tailspin.


 * 11) **** Which president opposed the annexation of Hawaii? **President Cleveland.


 * 12) What did the US buy from Latin America? What did Latin America buy from the US? **Raw materials. Manufactured goods.


 * 13) How did James Blaine try to increase American influence in Latin America? **He invited Latin officials to a conference and told them about Pan-Americanism.


 * 14) USS MAINE had what kind of lights? Could travel at how many knots? and had how many crew and officers? ** Electrical lighting. 17 Knots. 392 men.

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** yellow journalism - **Journalism that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration

** jingoism - ** extreme patriotism, esp. in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy

** resources - ** a country's collective means of supporting itself or becoming wealthier, as represented by its reserves of minerals, land, and other assets.

** violated - ** break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement)


 * virtually - **nearly; almost

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 * 2) What happened to the battleship Maine? What "really" happened? ** The Spaniards destroyed it. A fire most likely ignited the ammunition, which caused it to, blow up. =====

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 * 5) What led most Americans to support the Cubans in their struggle with Spain? **They compared the Cuban's struggles to that of the Revolutionary War. =====

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 * 12) Who was Commodore George Dewey? What was he tasked to do? When did he do it? **A U.S. Navy officer. Attack the Spaniards in the Philippines. Midnight. =====

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 * 16) What were the arguments for and against establishing an American empire? **Some said it would improve trade in Asia while others said less civilized people would cause problems. =====

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 * Exploits- ** ** make full use of and derive benefit from a resource **


 * Sphere of influence- ** ** a country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority. **


 * Open Door policy- ** ** a concept in foreign affairs, which usually refers to the policy around 1900 allowing multiple Imperial powers access to China, with none of them in control of that country **


 * Tensions- ** ** the state of being stretched tight **


 * Intervene- ** ** come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events **


 * Dollar diplomacy- ** ** the use of a country's financial power to extend its international influence. **

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 * 1) List the reasons why Republican leaders thought Theodore Roosevelt was a good choice for vice president. ****His charisma and war record. **


 * 2) President Roosevelt wanted to make the United States a world power. List the ways in which he attempted to do so. ****Making a larger Navy. **


 * 3) What event made Theodore Roosevelt president of the United States? ****The shooting of President McKinley. **


 * 4) Why did President Roosevelt send the “Great White Fleet” on a trip around the world? ****<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">To show military might **


 * 5) Why did President Roosevelt want to build a canal across Panama? ****<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">To improve commercial shipping and trade by shortening the journey. **


 * 6) What were some of the challenges in building the canal? ****<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> A revolt from the people working there. **


 * 7) Who first tried to build the canal? ****<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">A French mining group **


 * 8) How would you critique Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy as president? ****<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">He did the best to support other nations when times seemed bleak but sometimes ended up creating a bigger problem. **