HIUS 222 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, UPDATED AND VERIFIED,
ALREADY GRADED A+
Imperialism
a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
European nations that established colonial empires
Great Britain, France, Spain, Belgium, Japan, Italy, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Russia, Germany
Japan Empire began expanding in the early 1900's
US Empire began expanding in the late 1890's
Main reasons for US Imperialism
Economic Reasons
Political reasons
Military competitiveness
Gaining raw materials to meet needs of factories
Alfred Mahan
US navy captain who encouraged the US to look outward for military bases, raw materials, markets
Populists against Imperalism
Some said it was immoral or unchristian (according to WJ Bryan), some were for racist reasons
US takes Hawaii
was previously a US territory, Hawaii was ruled by Queen Lili Ookanai, she lost her rule due to American
business scheme
Dole and Hawaii
Became wealthiest man in Hawaii. Dreamed of Us taking over Hawaii. Took over politically. Hawaii has
great resources and natural harbor. In 1898 Hawaii was annexed into the US as a territory.
Spanish-American-Cuban War
Splendid little war. 1898. Cuba is 90 miles south of FLorida. Cube was the prize colony of the Spanish
Spain. Cuba had autonmy, but cubans wanted freedom. US invested in Cuban economy. Cigars. sugar,
mining. Cuba and some Americans began hoping for Cuba to become American
Jose Marti
Began rebelling against Spanish crown. The US related and sympathized with Cubans
Reasons for US to get involved with Spanish-Cuban-American War
,Imperialism.
Pity for Rebels
American Investments in Cuban Industry
Yellow Journalism
America saw a correlation between their past with Britain
Monroe Doctrine-US had a duty to protect countries being threatened in its hemisphere
Delome Letter
Delome Letter
Considered a cause of the Spanish-American War - letter from the Spanish ambassador criticizing
President McKinley which was published in the Hearst newspaper.
USS Maine
U.S. Battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898; Evidence suggests an internal explosion,
however Spanish military was framed by Yellow Journalism; The incident was a catalyst for the Spanish
American War. 300 men died. MckInely then got Americans to back the war effort.
More Spanish-Cuban-American War
February 1898-August 1898. Ended with an Armistice. The real fighting lasted for only 3 months. This
war put Tampa on the map. US invaded opposite of Havanna and fought there way in and picked up
rebel help along the way.Most of the fighting was between Cuban Loyalists and Cuban Rebels.
Philippines
Admiral dewey saw this as an oppurtunity to advance on the Philippine islands (Spanish colony)
Rough RIders
Most famous soldiers in this war. Lead by Teddy Roosevelt.
San Juan Hill
Rough riders present. Most calvary were on foot. THey pushed Spanish off the hill. Only significant battle
of the war.
Buffalo Soldiers
African American recruited to fight in the Spanish-American-Cuban war. Armies were still segregted.
Some believed that blacks couldn't be officers. They were significant at the battle of San Juan Hill. They
joined the prove their bravery and patriotism and bring equality.
Treaty of Paris 1898
Ended war and Spain surrendered. Freed Cuba. US gained Puerto Rico and Guam. US bought Philippines
for 20 Million dollars. Cuba was in the US sphere of influence
Key results of the Spanish-American War
, Only 5400 died in this war
Only 379 died from Battle wounds
It was a cheap war
Acquiring New Lands
Puerto Rico became US territory, it had 3.5 Million people. PR became th ebest off country in the
carribean. Cuba became a US protectorate by the Platt Amendment because Cuba was not ready for
indepdence but had some independence. The US allowed Philippines to annex in 1899
Platt Amendment
Legislation that severely restricted Cuba's sovereignty and gave the US the right to intervene if Cuba got
into trouble. Made it a protectorate.
Filipino Rebellion (1899-1902)
The rebillion was put down by US forces. US Mil. bases were established and still in place today. 4000
Americans died and 20,000 FIlippino's died. Philippines were formed into a US territory with a colonial
legislation and governor.
China
By 1900, China was having a lot of problems, esp. with Opium. 25 percent of the country was addicted.
Free Trade Act of 1901
John Hayes created a China Open Door policy for trade with the US
Boxer Rebellion
1899 rebellion in Beijing, China started by a secret society of Chinese who opposed the "foreign devils".
The rebellion was ended by US, Russuan and French, troops. China fell into demise and the emperor lost
power. China then had civil wars. Moa Ze Don gained communist rule and Chang Ki Scheck was exiled to
Tawain.
William Jennings Bryan
Populist leader. Anti-imperialist,
Theodore Roosevelt
President from 1901-1909. Born in NY, his dad was northerner, and his mom was a southernor during
civil war. Grew up in wealth. Had health problems. His dad put him on diet and excersize regimen. Went
to harvard. Became governor assistant. and secretary of the navy. His first wife died in 1884 of kidney
failure and his mom died, so he went west and became a cowboy. Led the rough riders. Ran with
Mckinely, became pres when Mckinely was assasinated in 1901. He was very popular. Middle and lower
classes loved him Was an imeralist. Created big stick policy. Supported women's suffrage, started
national parks and wildlife reserves, Muck Racker movement and black rights. Republican
Roosevelt corollary
ALREADY GRADED A+
Imperialism
a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
European nations that established colonial empires
Great Britain, France, Spain, Belgium, Japan, Italy, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Russia, Germany
Japan Empire began expanding in the early 1900's
US Empire began expanding in the late 1890's
Main reasons for US Imperialism
Economic Reasons
Political reasons
Military competitiveness
Gaining raw materials to meet needs of factories
Alfred Mahan
US navy captain who encouraged the US to look outward for military bases, raw materials, markets
Populists against Imperalism
Some said it was immoral or unchristian (according to WJ Bryan), some were for racist reasons
US takes Hawaii
was previously a US territory, Hawaii was ruled by Queen Lili Ookanai, she lost her rule due to American
business scheme
Dole and Hawaii
Became wealthiest man in Hawaii. Dreamed of Us taking over Hawaii. Took over politically. Hawaii has
great resources and natural harbor. In 1898 Hawaii was annexed into the US as a territory.
Spanish-American-Cuban War
Splendid little war. 1898. Cuba is 90 miles south of FLorida. Cube was the prize colony of the Spanish
Spain. Cuba had autonmy, but cubans wanted freedom. US invested in Cuban economy. Cigars. sugar,
mining. Cuba and some Americans began hoping for Cuba to become American
Jose Marti
Began rebelling against Spanish crown. The US related and sympathized with Cubans
Reasons for US to get involved with Spanish-Cuban-American War
,Imperialism.
Pity for Rebels
American Investments in Cuban Industry
Yellow Journalism
America saw a correlation between their past with Britain
Monroe Doctrine-US had a duty to protect countries being threatened in its hemisphere
Delome Letter
Delome Letter
Considered a cause of the Spanish-American War - letter from the Spanish ambassador criticizing
President McKinley which was published in the Hearst newspaper.
USS Maine
U.S. Battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898; Evidence suggests an internal explosion,
however Spanish military was framed by Yellow Journalism; The incident was a catalyst for the Spanish
American War. 300 men died. MckInely then got Americans to back the war effort.
More Spanish-Cuban-American War
February 1898-August 1898. Ended with an Armistice. The real fighting lasted for only 3 months. This
war put Tampa on the map. US invaded opposite of Havanna and fought there way in and picked up
rebel help along the way.Most of the fighting was between Cuban Loyalists and Cuban Rebels.
Philippines
Admiral dewey saw this as an oppurtunity to advance on the Philippine islands (Spanish colony)
Rough RIders
Most famous soldiers in this war. Lead by Teddy Roosevelt.
San Juan Hill
Rough riders present. Most calvary were on foot. THey pushed Spanish off the hill. Only significant battle
of the war.
Buffalo Soldiers
African American recruited to fight in the Spanish-American-Cuban war. Armies were still segregted.
Some believed that blacks couldn't be officers. They were significant at the battle of San Juan Hill. They
joined the prove their bravery and patriotism and bring equality.
Treaty of Paris 1898
Ended war and Spain surrendered. Freed Cuba. US gained Puerto Rico and Guam. US bought Philippines
for 20 Million dollars. Cuba was in the US sphere of influence
Key results of the Spanish-American War
, Only 5400 died in this war
Only 379 died from Battle wounds
It was a cheap war
Acquiring New Lands
Puerto Rico became US territory, it had 3.5 Million people. PR became th ebest off country in the
carribean. Cuba became a US protectorate by the Platt Amendment because Cuba was not ready for
indepdence but had some independence. The US allowed Philippines to annex in 1899
Platt Amendment
Legislation that severely restricted Cuba's sovereignty and gave the US the right to intervene if Cuba got
into trouble. Made it a protectorate.
Filipino Rebellion (1899-1902)
The rebillion was put down by US forces. US Mil. bases were established and still in place today. 4000
Americans died and 20,000 FIlippino's died. Philippines were formed into a US territory with a colonial
legislation and governor.
China
By 1900, China was having a lot of problems, esp. with Opium. 25 percent of the country was addicted.
Free Trade Act of 1901
John Hayes created a China Open Door policy for trade with the US
Boxer Rebellion
1899 rebellion in Beijing, China started by a secret society of Chinese who opposed the "foreign devils".
The rebellion was ended by US, Russuan and French, troops. China fell into demise and the emperor lost
power. China then had civil wars. Moa Ze Don gained communist rule and Chang Ki Scheck was exiled to
Tawain.
William Jennings Bryan
Populist leader. Anti-imperialist,
Theodore Roosevelt
President from 1901-1909. Born in NY, his dad was northerner, and his mom was a southernor during
civil war. Grew up in wealth. Had health problems. His dad put him on diet and excersize regimen. Went
to harvard. Became governor assistant. and secretary of the navy. His first wife died in 1884 of kidney
failure and his mom died, so he went west and became a cowboy. Led the rough riders. Ran with
Mckinely, became pres when Mckinely was assasinated in 1901. He was very popular. Middle and lower
classes loved him Was an imeralist. Created big stick policy. Supported women's suffrage, started
national parks and wildlife reserves, Muck Racker movement and black rights. Republican
Roosevelt corollary
