Unit 8 Part 1 - Imperialism

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Alfred T. Mahan

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Wrote 'The Influence of Sea Power Upon History' stating that the economic future of the U.S. rested on new overseas markets protected by a larger navy.

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Big Stick Policy

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Roosevelt's philosophy in international affairs, ask first but bring along a big army to help convince them. Threaten to use force, act as international policemen.

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DeLome Letter

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Considered a cause of the Spanish-American War - letter from the Spanish ambassador criticizing President McKinley which was published in the Hearst newspaper in 1898.

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Dollar Diplomacy

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Foreign policy created under President Taft that had the U.S. exchanging financial support ($) for the right to 'help' Latin American and Caribbean countries make decisions about trade and other commercial ventures.

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George Dewey

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A United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War, U.S. naval commander who led the American attack on the Philippines.

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Imperialism

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When a powerful country tries to control or dominate other countries, often through force or influence, to expand its own power and influence.

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Matthew Perry

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A commodore in the American navy. He forced Japan into opening its doors to trade, thus bringing western influence to Japan while showing American might.

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Open Door Policy

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A policy proposed by the US in 1899, under which ALL nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China.

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Panama Canal

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Ship canal cut across the isthmus of Panama by United States, it opened in 1915.

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Philippines

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After decades of nationalist resistance against the Spanish (and violent repression of activists) this Pacific Island nation proudly declared independence in 1898. But the Spanish had handed control over to the U.S., who had no plans to recognize their independence.