1. America as a World Power

2. Quiz Next Class! Format: Multiple Choice (10) and Short Answer (1)
1-2 examples of imperialism in detail – Spanish American War, Panama Canal, etc
Moral Diplomacy – what it is, who said this
Yellow Journalism
Dollar Diplomacy
Roosevelt Corollary
American-Filipino War – what happened
Motivations for Imperialism – 5
Cuban Revolution
Land America acquired – ex. AL and HI

3. Philippine-American War
Spain ceded the Philippines to the US
Filipino guerillas fought back against the Americans  war ensued
In the end, US wins and annexes the Philippines

4. Anti-Imperialist League
Anti-Imperialist League- Founded in 1898 to protest against the annexation of the Philippines
Believed American colonization and imperialism was unjust

5. Open Door Policy (1900)
Secretary of State John Hay proposed a policy that would give all nations equal trading rights in China
China then became an American sphere of influence
Sphere of influence- an area which a state or organization has significant influence on another nation

6. Boxer Rebellion ( )
A rebellion started by secret Chinese societies to rid China of “foreign devils”
American and European partnership stopped the rebellion to protect their trading interests

7. Panama Canal (1903)
The United States wanted a canal built through Central America for military and commercial shipping
Problem: it was owned by Columbia who did not want to give it up

8. Panamanian Revolution
Many in Panama wanted independence from Columbia so the U.S. backs a revolt started by Panama rebels
Construction of the canal begins after revolution, finished in 1914

9. Roosevelt Corollary (1904)
U.S. policy that justified United States intervention in the affairs of Latin American nations
Addition to the Monroe Doctrine
“Speak softly and carry a big stick” – intimidation policy from Roosevelt

10. Dollar Diplomacy (1909)
President Taft urged American banks and businesses to invest in Latin America
Promised that the United States would step in if unrest threatened their investments

11. Moral Diplomacy (1913)
Wilson’s policy to deny recognition to any Latin American government viewed as oppressive, undemocratic, or hostile to U.S. interests