1. Imperialism to Progressivism Review

2. What is imperialism? Policy in which stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations What was a major economic argument for expansion + imperialism? The need for new markets What does annexation mean? Addition of new territory to an existing country

3. What was the name of the place in Cuba during the Spanish-American War where the Rough Riders fought bravely and that became the most important incident of the war? San Juan Hill What was the name of the man that led the Rough Riders and later became President? Teddy Roosevelt

4. What was the name of the amendment to the Cuban constitution that gave the US the right to intervene whenever it deemed necessary? The Platt Amendment What was the name of the group of ships that TR had painted white to demonstrate America’s military power throughout the world? The Great White Fleet

5. What state in the Pacific did the United States annex in 1898? Hawaii

6. What is arbitration? settlement of a dispute by a person chosen to listen to both sides What was the name of the policy that gave countries equal access to trading rights with China? Open Door Policy

7. What was the central message of the Roosevelt Corollary? The United States would use force to prevent intervention in the affairs of neighboring countries What effect did the Roosevelt Corollary have? It established the United States as an international police power

8. Why were people critical of Roosevelt’s techniques in acquiring the canal zone in Panama? They disapproved of his aid to the Panamanian revolt What country controlled the Panama Canal Zone before TR got involved? Colombia

9. Why did TR want to build the Panama Canal? To connect the Atlantic + Pacific Oceans Where did the Spanish-American War begin? The Philippines What was the name of the admiral who led attack on Spanish ships in the Philippines? George Dewey

10. What was a main goal of the Spanish- American War? To aid Cuban rebels in freeing Cuba from Spanish rule, to establish a sphere of influence in other areas of the world

11. What was a major effect of the Spanish- American War? Treaty of Paris: –1. Spanish govt. recognized Cuba’s ind. –2. In return for payment of $20 million Spain gave up Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam to US What was the name of the US ship that sank near the Cuban coast? The USS Maine

12. What was the term for the sensational reporting that editors like Pulitzer and Hearst used to increase public sympathy for Cuban rebels before the Spanish- American War? Yellow Journalism What was a major argument against imperialism? It was hypocritical and rejected the American ideal of “liberty for all”

13. What was Progressivism? The attempt by various people and groups to reform their society in the early 1900s What role did most Progressives argue the government should play? It should intervene in unfair business practices, it should protect workers, aid the poor

14. What are 2 things that TR’s progressive record included? Conservation of forest land –The break-up of several trusts deemed harmful to the public –Regulation of food and drugs How did Taft continue TR’s progressive program? He regulated and broke up trusts

15. What was a major reason Woodrow Wilson won the Presidential election of 1912? A split in the Republican ticket

16. What was a major economic progressive achievement of Woodrow Wilson? The establishment of the Federal Reserve system What was the purpose of the Federal Reserve system? To reorganize the federal banking system

17. What is a recall? It gives citizens the ability to remove public officials from office What was the name of the act that was established under Wilson’s presidency that strengthened the Sherman Antitrust Act? The Clayton Antitrust Act What ended the Progressive movement? The beginning of WWI