APUSH Chapter 27 U.S. Imperialism and Foreign Policy Part 1
Flashcards and quiz questions cover the key concepts of U.S. imperialism and foreign policy from 1890 to 1898, including the works of Captain Alfred T. Mahan, the Spanish-American War, the annexation of Hawaii, and the Treaty of Paris.
Captain Alfred T. Mahan
wrote the extremely influential "influence of sea power upon history"
Key Terms
Captain Alfred T. Mahan
wrote the extremely influential "influence of sea power upon history"
The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1890
stated that who had world power was determined not by who had the best army but by who had the best navy
Venezuela-British Guiana Boundary Dispute
British was imposing on the land of Venezuela and America came in to intervene. After all was settled the British still took most of the land anywa...
Cuban Rebellion
Cuban Jose Marti leads a revolt in 1895. Is brutally crushed by Spanish troops. US are concerned, having LOTS of investment in Cuba. Cubans are for...
"yellow journalism"
whips up sentiment over cuban situation, makes US populous want to go to war to help cuba
U.S.S. Maine
US ship that blew up accidentaly, but that the newspapers said was blown up by spain
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Captain Alfred T. Mahan | wrote the extremely influential "influence of sea power upon history" |
The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1890 | stated that who had world power was determined not by who had the best army but by who had the best navy |
Venezuela-British Guiana Boundary Dispute | British was imposing on the land of Venezuela and America came in to intervene. After all was settled the British still took most of the land anyways. |
Cuban Rebellion | Cuban Jose Marti leads a revolt in 1895. Is brutally crushed by Spanish troops. US are concerned, having LOTS of investment in Cuba. Cubans are forced into prison/concentration camps, published in US newspapers and pitied. |
"yellow journalism" | whips up sentiment over cuban situation, makes US populous want to go to war to help cuba |
U.S.S. Maine | US ship that blew up accidentaly, but that the newspapers said was blown up by spain |
"Remember the Maine" | phrase used to spur govt. to go to war with spain |
Teller Amendment | Legislation that promised the US would not annex Cuba after winning the Spanish-American war |
Spanish-American War | In 1898, a conflict between the United States and Spain, in which the U.S. supported the Cubans' fight for independence |
Battle of Manila Bay | Marked the end of the wooden navy, when the more powerful American Steel Navy destroys the entire Spanish Wooden Navy in one single battle. 1898 |
Queen Liliukalani | Queen of Hawaii, opposed to US anexation. Posed a threat to settlers who wanted to colonize, and was deposed by white planters |
Annexation of Hawaii | U.S. wanted Hawaii for business and so Hawaiian sugar could be sold in the U.S. duty free, Queen Liliuokalani opposed so Sanford B. Dole overthrew her in 1893, William McKinley convinced Congress to annex Hawaii in 1898. Wanted Hawaii as naval base |