Key Concept 7.3 part 1 In the late 19th and early 20th century, new U.S. territorial ambitions and acquisitions in the Western Hemisphere and the Pacific accompanied heightened public debates over America’s role in the world.
- Define Imperialism. What were the reasons Americas foreign policy changed at the turn of the 20th century?
- What is American exceptionalism? What were the arguments in favor of this theory?
- How did Alfred Mahan and Richard Olney contribute to Americas new imperialist policy?
- Explain at least 3 causes of the Spanish-American War aka” The Splendid Little War”
- How was Teddy Roosevelt involved in both the Philippines and Cuba?
- Describe the events of the Spanish American War and its results including territory gained from Spain
- What was the conflict over the Philippines and what was the result?
Prove this statement to be true or false The U.S. Age of Imperialism that began in 1898 was just a continuation of earlier U.S. imperialism in North America
- Prove this statement to be true : The US involvement in and acquisition of territories in the Pacific led to public debates over America’s role in the world.
- Describe the difference in how American policy in Cuba and the Philippines differed.
- Use the map 21.3 (p663) and the text to explain the Open Door Policy and the Boxer Rebellion
- How did T Roo support Japanese imperialism?
- How was T Roo able to get the Panama Canal built after initially being denied permission to build?
- According to map 21.4 which ideology of T Roo does this represent? What was the result?-p666
- Cuba’s independence came with strings attached-bullet point the Platt Amendment p665