1. What role did President Roosevelt play in ending the Russo-Japanese War?
When the Japanese started the war, they began winning battles and attacks against the Russians. Soon however, Japan started to run out of men and money to fight with. They didn't want Russia to figure this out, so Japanese officials went to Roosevelt in secret to ask for his help in negotiating peace to stop the war. Roosevelt agreed quickly and soon had the two parties together peacefully discussing peace.
2. What events led to the building of the Panama Canal? What happened regarding Columbia? (Be specific)
The Panama canal was needed because if created, it would greatly reduce travel time for U.S and other foreign countries ships (importing and exporting.) This would create a shortcut between the Atlantic and the Pacific ocean. When the U.S. asked Columbia (which ruled Panama at the time) if they could make the canal, they didn't approve. Which let to a revolt, that tried to get free from Colombian rule.
3. What did the Roosevelt Corollary state?
The Roosevelt Corollary stated that the United States has claimed the right to protect it economic interests by means of military intervention in the affairs of Western Hemisphere nations. This was added to the Monroe Doctrine in 1904.
4. How did Taft use Dollar Diplomacy to enforce the Roosevelt Colollary on Nicaragua? (Be specific)
He gave the bank power to reclaim it's loans that they gave to Nicaragua, and now the bank controlled the railroads (Nicaragua's railroads) and its national bank. The Roosevelt Colollary agreed with this perfectly because it was "protecting it's economic interests."
5. Why did Woodrow Wilson invade Mexico?
Wilson invaded because much of the U.S.'s oil, mines, railroad, and ranches were in Mexico. When the Mexican government was overthrown, Wilson refused to recognize this new government and waited for the right moment to attack. Wilson didn't want to recognize a government that had come to power as a result of violence.
6. What were three major foreign policy goals achieved by the United States in the early 20th century. Be sure to provide an example or two of each.
Panama Canal - the U.S. had the right to build and use the canal that would make trading much easier.
Roosevelt Colollory - the U.S. now had the power to attack and foreign country if they thought that they were in harm economically.
Dollar Diplomacy - this allowed the U.S. to use the nations economy to gain power.
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Imperialism's Bitter Fruit
1. a. After the Spanish were forced out of the Philippines, why did fighting break out between American and Filipino forces?
A gun was fired, and either side claimed it was the other side, and the Filipinos weren't being granted independence as soon as they thought.
b. How was this a different kind of warfare for American forces?
Many, many Americans died, it was very brutal. They punished innocent civilians frequently.
2. Why were many African-Americans strong critics of the war against Filipino nationalists?
Soldiers were faced with the same discrimination as they were in the war.
3. Explain two reasons why the United States lost some of its enthusiasm for imperialism in the early 1900s.
a. It was under consideration that the Filipinos should be granted independence.
b. When the did, the Americans lost all interest of acquiring more land.
4. What were the positive effects of American occupation in Puerto Rico and Cuba?
Gave American territory and naval bases.
5. After the Spanish-American War, the United States insisted that Cuba only receive independence after agreeing to several limitations set forth in the Platt Amendment. Four restrictions on Cuban independence set forth in the Platt Amendment were:
a. Americans could see over Cuban economy.
b. Excersize veto power over Cuban foriegn policy.
c. Intervene when "life, liberty, property, and indivudual liberty" were at risk.
d. Permission to build a naval base.
Was the United States justified in making these demands? Explain your reasoning.
6. Do you believe the United States was imperialist? Why or why not?
A gun was fired, and either side claimed it was the other side, and the Filipinos weren't being granted independence as soon as they thought.
b. How was this a different kind of warfare for American forces?
Many, many Americans died, it was very brutal. They punished innocent civilians frequently.
2. Why were many African-Americans strong critics of the war against Filipino nationalists?
Soldiers were faced with the same discrimination as they were in the war.
3. Explain two reasons why the United States lost some of its enthusiasm for imperialism in the early 1900s.
a. It was under consideration that the Filipinos should be granted independence.
b. When the did, the Americans lost all interest of acquiring more land.
4. What were the positive effects of American occupation in Puerto Rico and Cuba?
Gave American territory and naval bases.
5. After the Spanish-American War, the United States insisted that Cuba only receive independence after agreeing to several limitations set forth in the Platt Amendment. Four restrictions on Cuban independence set forth in the Platt Amendment were:
a. Americans could see over Cuban economy.
b. Excersize veto power over Cuban foriegn policy.
c. Intervene when "life, liberty, property, and indivudual liberty" were at risk.
d. Permission to build a naval base.
Was the United States justified in making these demands? Explain your reasoning.
6. Do you believe the United States was imperialist? Why or why not?
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Imperialism: The Origins of a Global Power
1. Why did American plantation owners and U.S. Marines topple Hawaii’s queen in 1893? Why was Hawaii considered to be a valuable prize? What was President Grover Cleveland’s reaction? Do you agree or disagree with his quote on page 1?
In 1893, much of Hawaii's land was dominated by U.S. sugar plantation owners. American interest was great in Hawaii because it is right in the middle of the ocean and an excellent trading advantage point, not to mention the land was rich because of all the volcanic activities. I do agree with President Grover; we should have never of taken Hawaii, and did it purely for selfish U.S. benefit. Hawaii was in no danger and had a thriving lifestyle under Queen Liliuo' Kalani.
2. Identify five important changes that transformed American in the nineteenth century. How did these five changes affect Americans?
a) The take over of Hawaii - it helped America because it allowed many more cash crops and a good middle point stopping area for traders and American business owners.
b) Immigration - when immigrants flooded into the U.S., this made urban growth expand rapidly. Also, not many farms were needed, only big industries.
c) Trade - the new immigrants helped make products to trade to other countries, which gave America a great amount of more money.
d) religion - instead of everyone being a Christianity, there were now many different types of religion.
e) big factories - The big factories promoted many jobs to the oncoming immigrants, no matter if the conditions were poor.
3. How did the economic depression that began in 1893 deepen the divisions in American society? Which groups suffered the most during the depression?
This depression made many anti-immigrant feelings. This made a huge division between American and immigrants.
4. What were the values many Americans attached to the frontier? Why did many Americans fear that the closing of the frontier would harm America’s national character?
For some, if not most, Americans, the frontier was the symbol of resourcefulness, bravery, pragmatism, ingenuity, individualism, egalitarianism and patriotism. It was the start of economic growth, and if the frontier was taken away, many Americans would feel that America just wouldn't be the same anymore.
5. Why did some Americans suggest greater involvement overseas?
The businessmen wanted more involvement overseas because it would fuel economic growth (trading)
6. What policy did expansionists say would ensure the economic success of the United States? What did imperialists say?
The Imperialists said that expanding the U.S. would help businessmen, and that made them on their side.
7. How did the theories of social Darwinism and scientific racism lend support to the cause of American imperialism? How were these pseudo-scientific theories used to justify racist policies and imperialism? Are they still used today?
THey were used so people would think its right, or that it's their godgiven right, when really imperialism is just cruel.
8. What did many Protestant churches say was America’s role in the world?
The Protestant churches agreed with social Darwinism.
9. Why did the United States become involved in several Latin American nations in the nineteenth century? Summarize why the United States became involved in Samoa, Hawaii, and other Latin American nations.
It was good refueling and trading spots, as they were in the middle of the pacific ocean.
10. Why was the United States concerned about British involvement in Venezuela? What concept did U.S. Secretary of State Richard Olney invoke in response?
Because Guiana had large deposits of gold. Olney invoked the Monroe Doctrine.
In 1893, much of Hawaii's land was dominated by U.S. sugar plantation owners. American interest was great in Hawaii because it is right in the middle of the ocean and an excellent trading advantage point, not to mention the land was rich because of all the volcanic activities. I do agree with President Grover; we should have never of taken Hawaii, and did it purely for selfish U.S. benefit. Hawaii was in no danger and had a thriving lifestyle under Queen Liliuo' Kalani.
2. Identify five important changes that transformed American in the nineteenth century. How did these five changes affect Americans?
a) The take over of Hawaii - it helped America because it allowed many more cash crops and a good middle point stopping area for traders and American business owners.
b) Immigration - when immigrants flooded into the U.S., this made urban growth expand rapidly. Also, not many farms were needed, only big industries.
c) Trade - the new immigrants helped make products to trade to other countries, which gave America a great amount of more money.
d) religion - instead of everyone being a Christianity, there were now many different types of religion.
e) big factories - The big factories promoted many jobs to the oncoming immigrants, no matter if the conditions were poor.
3. How did the economic depression that began in 1893 deepen the divisions in American society? Which groups suffered the most during the depression?
This depression made many anti-immigrant feelings. This made a huge division between American and immigrants.
4. What were the values many Americans attached to the frontier? Why did many Americans fear that the closing of the frontier would harm America’s national character?
For some, if not most, Americans, the frontier was the symbol of resourcefulness, bravery, pragmatism, ingenuity, individualism, egalitarianism and patriotism. It was the start of economic growth, and if the frontier was taken away, many Americans would feel that America just wouldn't be the same anymore.
5. Why did some Americans suggest greater involvement overseas?
The businessmen wanted more involvement overseas because it would fuel economic growth (trading)
6. What policy did expansionists say would ensure the economic success of the United States? What did imperialists say?
The Imperialists said that expanding the U.S. would help businessmen, and that made them on their side.
7. How did the theories of social Darwinism and scientific racism lend support to the cause of American imperialism? How were these pseudo-scientific theories used to justify racist policies and imperialism? Are they still used today?
THey were used so people would think its right, or that it's their godgiven right, when really imperialism is just cruel.
8. What did many Protestant churches say was America’s role in the world?
The Protestant churches agreed with social Darwinism.
9. Why did the United States become involved in several Latin American nations in the nineteenth century? Summarize why the United States became involved in Samoa, Hawaii, and other Latin American nations.
It was good refueling and trading spots, as they were in the middle of the pacific ocean.
10. Why was the United States concerned about British involvement in Venezuela? What concept did U.S. Secretary of State Richard Olney invoke in response?
Because Guiana had large deposits of gold. Olney invoked the Monroe Doctrine.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Spanish-American War (1898)
Causes: How did each of the following help to cause the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?
1. American business owners
American Business Owners were interested in buying Cuba from the Spanish. The Spanish said that they would rather see Cuba sunk in the ocean than in American hands. The business owner liked Cuba for its large sugar cane production.
2. José Martí
Jose Marti was a Cuban Poet who was exiled to new york for being a traitor. He launched a revolution for Cuban independence in 1895. He used Guerrilla tactics to destroy sugar mills in the U.S. in hopes that it would provoke the U.S. to help the Cubans win independence.
3. Valeriano Weyler
In 1896, Spain responded to the Cuban's revolt by sending General Valeriano Weyler, to make peace and restore order. He put all the revolter's in concentration camps to try and stop the revolution, and thousands died in the camps.
4. Yellow journalism
To make civilians angered by Weyler's brutality, stories began spreading about children being thrown down poisoned wells, etc. This became known as yellow journalism.
5. De Lôme letter
This angered Americans because it insulted their president, making Spain seem more evil and Cuba "good."
6. U.S.S. Maine
This ship was sent to get American citizens to safety. But it blew up mysteriously, causing hundreds of people's deaths.
Effects: What happened to each of the following territories as a result of the Spanish-American War?
7. Cuba
Fighting for independence, Cuba looked harmless and got American sympathies, and caused general hate towards Spain.
8. Puerto Rico
Imperialism was the real issue here, and the U.S. wondered if they had the right to annex them. The U.S. now owned Puerto Rico.
9. Guam
The U.S. now owned Guam.
10. Philippine Islands
The first battle happened here instead of Cuba, as Spain suspected. Americans took over Spain's main city and destroyed every one of their ships.
1. American business owners
American Business Owners were interested in buying Cuba from the Spanish. The Spanish said that they would rather see Cuba sunk in the ocean than in American hands. The business owner liked Cuba for its large sugar cane production.
2. José Martí
Jose Marti was a Cuban Poet who was exiled to new york for being a traitor. He launched a revolution for Cuban independence in 1895. He used Guerrilla tactics to destroy sugar mills in the U.S. in hopes that it would provoke the U.S. to help the Cubans win independence.
3. Valeriano Weyler
In 1896, Spain responded to the Cuban's revolt by sending General Valeriano Weyler, to make peace and restore order. He put all the revolter's in concentration camps to try and stop the revolution, and thousands died in the camps.
4. Yellow journalism
To make civilians angered by Weyler's brutality, stories began spreading about children being thrown down poisoned wells, etc. This became known as yellow journalism.
5. De Lôme letter
This angered Americans because it insulted their president, making Spain seem more evil and Cuba "good."
6. U.S.S. Maine
This ship was sent to get American citizens to safety. But it blew up mysteriously, causing hundreds of people's deaths.
Effects: What happened to each of the following territories as a result of the Spanish-American War?
7. Cuba
Fighting for independence, Cuba looked harmless and got American sympathies, and caused general hate towards Spain.
8. Puerto Rico
Imperialism was the real issue here, and the U.S. wondered if they had the right to annex them. The U.S. now owned Puerto Rico.
9. Guam
The U.S. now owned Guam.
10. Philippine Islands
The first battle happened here instead of Cuba, as Spain suspected. Americans took over Spain's main city and destroyed every one of their ships.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
TR's Square Deal
1. How did Roosevelt create the modern presidency?
Roosevelt create the modern presidency because he was individualized. He wasn't from a rich family and could see the problems and the need for reform.
2. How did Roosevelt's intervention in a coal strike set a precedent for federal arbitration?
This set a precedent because now people could see him as a comprimiser of big decisions and a peacemaker.
3. What did Roosevelt do to the trusts and railroads?
Roosevelt passed the Interstate Commerence Act to help control it.
4. What legislation passed during Roosevelt's presidency protected citizens?
The Meat Inspection Act helped protect citizens because people wounldn't risk getting gravel ill or death whenever they wanted to eat some meat.
5. What did Roosevelt do to protect the environment?
To protect the enviornment he made many conservation lands.
Roosevelt create the modern presidency because he was individualized. He wasn't from a rich family and could see the problems and the need for reform.
2. How did Roosevelt's intervention in a coal strike set a precedent for federal arbitration?
This set a precedent because now people could see him as a comprimiser of big decisions and a peacemaker.
3. What did Roosevelt do to the trusts and railroads?
Roosevelt passed the Interstate Commerence Act to help control it.
4. What legislation passed during Roosevelt's presidency protected citizens?
The Meat Inspection Act helped protect citizens because people wounldn't risk getting gravel ill or death whenever they wanted to eat some meat.
5. What did Roosevelt do to protect the environment?
To protect the enviornment he made many conservation lands.
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