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| U.S. takes Hawaii after Spanish American War. Controversial. The Queen had been deposed. Supporters argued it would give access to China trade and economic advantages to US. |
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| During Spanish American War. Opposed taking Philippines: “a Republic should not have subjects;” supported by many notable Americans such as Mark Twain and former President Cleveland. |
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| 1900 China. They try to throw out foreigners; McKinley sends troops, U.S. helps put it down. |
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| Hero of Spanish American War. 1898. Defeats Spanish in Manila Bay, the first step in taking the Philippines. |
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| U.S. using economic power to intervene in Latin America. Resented by them. Is associated with President Taft. |
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| NY Newspaper owner. Example of Yellow Journalism, Jingoism. Exaggerated Spanish mistreatment of Cubans during Cuban rebellion to help cause the Spanish American War. |
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| Taking colonies to form Empire. U.S. accused of this in Spanish American War. U.S. becomes a world power in late 1890’s. Many at home and abroad view negatively. US follows this path for 3 reasons, (1) the need for resources and markets; (2) global competition, (3) closing of the frontier. Be able to contrast with expansion of 1840s. |
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| Also known as “yellow journalism". Exaggerated events to push for war. .Hearst quote, “You furnish the pictures and I’ll furnish the war.” |
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| Admiral. Wrote book, Influence of Sea Power on History. 1890’s policy: colonies Panama Canal and two-ocean fleet. |
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| Missionary (Moral) Diplomacy |
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| Wilson’s relations with Mexican dictators, “We will teach them to elect good men.” Refused to recognize their current dictator--AKA “Watchful Waiting. |
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| China. 1900 by John Hay: China should not be taken over and should be open to trade with all (response to Boxer rebellion). |
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| Land leased in 1903. T. Roosevelt is president responsible for this –caused resentment in Latin America. |
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| 1915. He attacked because of our support for his enemies. Wilson sends troops into Mexico |
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| Annexed in 1899 after Spanish American War. Controversial: many opposed U.S. empire |
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| Cuba becomes U.S. protectorate – 1901 – after we promised independence |
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| Hawaii’s queen, deposed by Americans; President Cleveland supported her return to throne, but it did not happen. |
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| Teddy Roosevelt-early 1900’s: U.S. had the right to police Latin America; andd addition to the Monroe Doctrine-part of Teddy Roosevelt’s Big Stick Diplomacy. |
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| President 1901-1909 – very popular: Progressive at Home, Expansion Abroad, Conservation of Resources. |
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| Teddy Roosevelt’s volunteer regiment in Spanish America War in 1898; victories in Cuba made him a hero. |
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| Purchase of Alaska from Russia in President Johnson’s administration; pennies per acre. Seen as mistake at the time. |
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| The idea that the fittest survive in human population. Opposes social reform to help poor. |
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| China-1900: European powers taking over zones of control from China. U.S. opposed because it would limit our access to trade. |
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| Wrote book Our Country: said it was our duty to expand civilization based on Anglo-Saxon superiority-excuse for annexation of Philippine-1890’s. |
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