America as a World Power

1. What role did President Roosevelt play in ending the Russo-Japanese War?

He played the role of a world leader.

2. What events led to the building of the Panama Canal? What happened regarding Columbia? (Be specific)
The U.S. had to get persmission from Columbia, then there was a Panamanian rebellion, and then the U.S. agreed and signed a treaty to give money to Panama for renting the land.


3. What did the Roosevelt Corollary state?
That the United States would use force to protect its economic interests in Latin America.


4. How did Taft use Dollar Diplomacy to enforce the Roosevelt Colollary on Nicaragua? (Be specfic)
The Taft administration guaranteed loans made to foreign countries by American business people.


5. Why did Woodrow Wilson invade Mexico?
Wilson invaded Mexico because the common people of the country were poor while the landowners and politicians had gotten rich from owning investments in Mexico.


6. What were three major foriegn policy goals achieved by the United States in the early 20th century. Be sure to provide an example or two of each.
The Roosevelt Corollary, ex: protecting Latin American economic interests
Dollar Diplomacy, ex: to keep European powers out of the Caribean
Paying Panama, ex: for the Panama Canal

Imperialism's Bitter Fruit

Questions for Epilogue: Imperialism’s Bitter Fruit (pages 32-37)

1. a. After the Spanish were forced out of the Philippines, why did fighting break out between American and Filipino forces?
Filipinos were fighting for their independence.

b. How was this a different kind of warfare for American forces?
They faced a quick-striking guerrilla moement that they were not used to.

2. Why were many African-Americans strong critics of the war against Filipino nationalists?
they were critical of the racist attitudes towards Filipinos and generated little of the pride.

3. Explain two reasons why the United States lost some of its enthusiasm for imperialism in the early 1900s.

a. Would increase war around the world.

b.The fight for the Phillipenes was dirty and unjust.

4. What were the positive effects of American occupation in Puerto Rico and Cuba?
They gained naval bases and agreements with the territories.

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. the right to oversee Cuban economy

b.veto power over Cuban foreign policy

c. intervene whenever necessary

d.naval base in Guantanomo Bay

Was the United States justified in making these demands? Explain your reasoning.
Yes because they gave cubans independence and all they had to do was agree with 4 demands.
6. Do you believe the United States was imperialist? Why or why not?
I Think they tried to become imperialists but then noticed it was a strenuous and difficult job and also unjust to the countries so the U.S. withdrew from trying to be imperialists.

Title: Spanish-American War Labels: Imperialism, McKinley, TR, Hawaii, S-A_War, Guam, Philippines, Mahan, NavyYour answers are due by 12:25 p.m. on Nov. 2. Questions for Part II—The Spanish-American War
1. What connections did the U.S. have to Cuba in the late 1800s? List at least two.
They were big in sugar plantaions and helped smuggle weapons into Cuba.
2. What were the Spanish “reconcentration camps”?
Towns policed by Spanish troops that lacked inadequate food, water, housing and sanitation.
3. List three reasons why the United States went to war with Spain in Cuba.
a. sugar plantations
b. sympathyed with Cuba
c. military control
4. Which do you believe was the most important reason? Why?
Military because they could then protect the nation in that area.
5. What did the Teller Amendment say?
Stated that the U.S. had no interest in control over Cuba and would leave after peace was restored.
6. Why was a portion of the Spanish-American War fought in the Philippines?
Dewey, commander of a Pacific fleet was sent to fight there.
7. Dewey’s victory in the __________________Philippenes______ sparked an outpouring of ______pride_______ in the United States.
8. Why did Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders want to fight in Cuba?
Because of the pride Dewey got in the Philippenes.
9. a. Why were many African-Americans eager to serve in the Spanish-American War?
An oppurtunity to elevate the status of blacks in the U.S. and win them some respect.
b. What forms of discrimination and prejudice did they encounter?
Not allowed to fight in Cuba and were rejected by many states.
10. How did racism influence American perceptions of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines? Give two examples of events where racism affected U.S. policy after the war.
a.Americans thought they were stupid because they were not Anglo Saxon and were not fit to take care of themselves.
b. They thought that the Americans would be better off leading them so they should take over their land.