Unit 4 - Day 2 American Imperialism

​Unit 4 ~ Day 2

Multiple Choice

What was an argument for the USA annexing the Philippines?

• To prevent European powers from colonizing the region.
• To promote American tourism in Asia.
• To establish a military base for future conflicts.

Multiple Choice

How long did the US - Filipino war last?

• More than 2 years

• More than 3 years

• More than 4 years

• More than 5 years

• In 1853 the US Navy arrived in Japan

• In the years before the Americans arrived Japan managed to not be imperialized by European nations but had watched as China had been taken over by various European nations -- often by force

• Commodore Matthew Perry negotiated trade agreements ​with Japan

• Fearing that they would wind up under forced imperial rule like China, Japan chose to work with America for a deal that would benefit them and allow them to maintain their independence

• Japan would remain one of the USA's allies until the events at Pearl Harbor in 1941

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​Japan

Multiple Choice

Why did Japan agree to for a relationship with the USA in 1853?

• To gain access to American markets for silk exports.
• To strengthen military alliances with European powers.
• To establish a cultural exchange program with the USA.
• Japan agreed to establish a relationship with the USA to avoid colonization and modernize.

• The Hawaiian Islands provided a refueling point for U.S. ships traveling to Asia (Japan)

• 1800s- Americans bought land in Hawaii and established large plantations.  

• 1887- the American plantation owners convinced Hawaiian King Kalakaua to modify their national constitution to allow only land-owning residents the right to vote.  

• 1891- King Kalakaua died and his sister Liliuokalani became queen.

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​King Kalakaua

​Hawaii

Multiple Choice

Why did Americans want Hawaii?

• Tourism and entertainment industry
• Military base for naval operations
• Cultural exchange and diplomacy
• Strategic refueling location

• Queen Liliuokalani was a Hawaiian nationalist who was angered by the U.S.’ growing control over the islands’ economics and politics.  

• She abolished the previous constitution that provided white planters special rights​

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Multiple Choice

Who was the monarch in Hawaii that the USA overthrew?

• Queen Liliʻuokalani
• Queen Emma
• Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole
• King Kamehameha

• The white plantation owners organized a rebellion & overthrew the queen.  

• The planters sent a request to the U.S. calling for marines to help “keep” peace.

• The new Hawaiian government was led by a white planter, Sanford B. Dole.​

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Sanford B. Dole​

​U.S. Takes Over Hawaii

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Multiple Choice

Who let the rebellion to overthrow the Hawaiian monarch?

• White American farm owners/businessmen

• Native Hawaiian activists
• The United States government
• Queen Liliʻuokalani and her supporters

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​Sanford B. Dole asked then President Harrison to annex, (to take full control of), the Hawaiian Islands. 

• Many Americans desired the U.S. to control the islands to spread Christianity, secure naval bases & business interest

• Many saw this as an illegal, hypocritical action where the U.S. demanded democracy for itself, but took it from other nations 

• It took over five years for Congress to approve annexation.  

• In 1898, President William McKinley and Congress approved annexation of Hawaii.  

• The Hawaiian Islands became a territory of the U.S. 

• 1954-statehood

​Hawaii Annexed​ by the U.S.

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Multiple Choice

Which US President finally annexed Hawaii?

• William McKinley
• Harry S. Truman
• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Theodore Roosevelt

• By 1899 much of Chinese trade was controlled by various European Powers (see map)

• Between 1899 and 1900 the USA negotiated with these nations (NOT CHINA) to open up Chinese trade.

• After almost a year of negotiations led by the USA, the OPEN DOOR POLICY opened China for trade with all

• It's important to note: Chinese trade in the areas on the map was still controlled by the European nations ​with few rights granted to the Chinese so they (not China) benefited from the new trade.

​China:

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the policy that expanded Chinese trade to include the USA and others in 1899?

• Open Door Policy
• Chinese Trade Agreement
• Trade Expansion Act
• Closed Door Policy

Multiple Choice

What nation led the negotiations for the Open Door Policy?

• Russia
• China
• Germany
• Japan
• United States

Multiple Choice

What nation DID NOT benefit from the Open Door Policy?

• Britain
• United States
• Japan
• France
• China