Chapter 27 Study Guide
Chapter #27: Identifications
Richard Olney- He was the U.S. Attorney general as well as the secretary of state under President Cleveland. He also raised the status of America to the world by elevating diplomatic pose and was a part of putting down the Pullman Strike.
Alfred Thayer Mahan- He wrote "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, which made a great impact on navies throughout the world, including the U.S. His idea was that the countries with the greates naval power will be the one with the most impact to the rest of the world. This caused a naval arms race in Europe and the Unites States as well. His thoughts are still used today in the U.S. Navy.
Valeriano Weyler- He was the general governor of both the Philippines and Cuba. His policy was to imprison people without the use of a trial in concentration camps. Today, this is known as internment and are usually used for political reasons. While he was in Cuba, he had people imprisoned in order to tone down and revolt from the natives that may arise.
de Lome Letter- This was a letter written by Enrique Dubuy de Lome who was the Spanish Minister in charge of Cuba. In this letter, he wrote that President McKinley was "weak and catering". This letter was published by William Hearst in New York Journal and caused a ruckus as a result. This slightly stirred the U.S. people to take matters into their own hand into freeing Cuba from Spanish hands.
Emilio Aguinaldo- He was a Filipino general who took a role in the Philippines' revolution again Spain. Before, he helped the U.S. since it would bring about his countries's independence. However, once the Filipinos realized that they weren't getting it from the U.S. they revolted against them in the Philippine-American War.
Jingoism- This is patriotism in the form of aggressive foreign policy. In order for the country to be safe against others, they are willing to use threats or force for the national interest. It also means that a country would see itself as more powerful as another one.
Teller Amendment- This was passed by President McKinley and stated that the U.S. would give Cuba their freedom as soon as they are able to get Spain from Spain. The U.S. weren't able to annex Cuba but simple allow the natives to govern themselves.
Rough Riders - The first Unites States Volunteer Calvalry that participated in the Spanish-American War which only lasted one hundred and thirteen days. Since the American Civil War weakened the military, Mickinley had volunteers rounded up with Theodore Roosevelt as their commander.
Anti-Imperialist League - These were a group of people that were against the imperialism and the annexation of the Philippines. These people believed that annexing the Philippines would make America as a big bully. Also, the U.S. were suppose to stay on their side of the hemisphere while Europe would do the same according to the Monroe Doctrine.
Foraker Act- Also known as the organic act. This established civilian government on the island of Puerto Rico, which had recently become a possession of the United States as a result of the Spanish–American war which only lasted around one hundred and thirteen days.
Insular cases- Essentially, the Supreme Court said that certain laws or rights to not extend to those lands under American control. The idea of the Insular Cases is that inhabitants of unincorporated territories such as Puerto Rico, may have no constitutional rights.
Platt Amendment- The Cubans werer forced to agree not to conclude treaties that might compromise their independenc eand not to take on debt beyond their resources. they also had to agree that the United States can intervene with troops to restore order when they say that it was needed to.
Spheres of Influence- The idea that one country has great influence politically, socially, and economically in another area.
Philippine Insurrection- The struggle for Philippine Independence between the United States and the Philippines.
Open Door Policy- Provided by Hay, he said that they woiuld respect Chinese rights and the ideal of fair competition regarding trade with any country European or not.
Boxer Rebellion- A superpatriotic group murdered more than two hundred foreigners and thousands of Chinese Christians and besieged the foreign diplomatic community in the capital in hopes of driving the European out of their country.
Big Stick Policy- "Speak softly and carry a big stick" is the basic saying for the Big Stick Policy. It means to take action in order to avoid what someone else might do to another.
Roosevelt Corollary- TR announces with this that in the event of futurer financial malfeasance by the Latin American nations, the United States would intervene, take over the customshouses, pay off the debts and keep the Europeans on the other side of the Atlantic.
Portsmouth Conference- In this conference, TR left both the Russians and Japaneses unhappy since Japan was forced to drop demands for a cash indemnity and Russian evacuation of Sakhalin Island. However, they were given control over Korea.
Gentlemen’s Agreement- Tokyo areed to stop the flow of laborers to the American mainland by withholding passports. Then the offensive school order would be repealed.
Root-Takahira Agreement- This pledged that both powers would respect each other's teritorial possessions in the Pacific and uphold the Open Door in China.
Chapter #27: Identifications
America Turns Outward
Know: Josiah Strong, Alfred Mahan, Richard Olney, British Guiana, Great Rapprochement
1. What factors caused America to turn its attention to the world beyond her borders?
The U.S. citizens started wanting to use imperialism because of the yellow journalism. Missionaries wanted to christianize other countries because of the whiteman's burden. Also, the theory of social Darwinism made imperialism justified because it said that the weak were created to be taken over by the strong. Alfred Mahan's idea of a countries' impact through naval power also led the Americans to look beyong their borders.
Spurning the Hawaiian Pear
Know: Queen Liliuokalani
2. Why did President Cleveland not want to annex Hawaii?
The Hawaiins did not want to be taken by the U.S. and in order for them to take over the islands, they had to use force. The president before Cleveland was fine with this, however, when President Cleveland took office, he did not want the annexation of Hawaii. He simple did not like the way Hawaii will be obtained if they continued onto this path. In five years, the U.S. will acquire Hawaii.
Cubans Rise in Revolt
Know: General Weyler
3. What was happening in Cuba that caused Americans to be concerned?
The Cubans were being cruely treated if they spoke out against their Spanish leaders such as General Valeriano Weyler which was sent to their country to keep things in check. He stopped the revolt by sending people to camps and executing them. This caught the attention of America to intervene because she loved liberty and independence. Plus, it was a good opportunity to get rid of a European country from their hemisphere.
Dewey's May Day Victory at Manila
Know: Teddy Roosevelt, George Dewey
4. Why did Commodore Dewey have such an easy victory over the Spanish fleet at the Philippines?
Compared to the spanish fleet, the America's ships were more modern and well equipped. Their guns could nearly out shoot the Spanish's. However, even though Dewey was able to defeat the naval ships, he was not able to settle on the shore and attack. He had to wait for reinforcements before he was able to storm their fort. The atmosphere became tense when the German ships came by but the Americans win in the end.
The Confused Invasion of Cuba
Know: Rough Riders, Teddy Roosevelt, San Juan Hill
5. Describe the fighting in Cuba.
Since the military was weakened due to the Civil War, the government had volunteers to join the army and this created the Rough Riders who were under the command of Teddy Roosevelt. They were not well equiped for battle and the battle plan was unknown to most. There was much confusion in the battle field but despite that, the U.S. were able to defeat the Spanish and win the war to gain recognition from other world powers like Russia and Japan.
America's Course (Curse?) of Empire
Know: Anti-Imperialist League
6. What were the arguments for and against the annexation of the Philippines?
The philippines were a good place to start a new market if it can blossom like Hawaii did. If they were left alone, other countries would try and snatch them for themselves. Also, if they were left to rule, chaos would surely ensue. People were against it because America would be considered a bully. Plus, they were stretching far from their western hemisphere and would be intervening in European territory.
Makers of America: The Puerto Ricans
7. How has U.S. citizenship caused Puerto Ricans to be different from other immigrants?
The Puerto Rican's pay weren't as good as other people. However, since Puerto Rico is close by, they are able to fly their. Plus, the expenses for traveling by air has decreased. Unlike Germans, Italians and other European immigrants, they aren't able to fly to their country with ease. The Puerto Ricans were also granted rights not as much as borned Americans, but more than most immigrants.
Perplexities in Puerto Rico and Cuba
Know: Insular Cases, General Leonard Wood, Walter Reed, Platt Amendment, Guantanamo
8. Describe American treatment of Cuba after the Spanish-American War.
The americans respected the Teller amendment and allowed the Cubans to govern themselves in independence. However, they forced them to pass the Platt Amendment which left America a part of their everyday lives. They weren't allowed to make treaties, and have debts that they weren't able to pay off. Also, America was allowed to intervene if they felt that it was necessary.
New Horizons in Two Hemispheres
9. What were the outcomes of the Spanish-American War?
The world now know America as a great world power since they were able to defeat the Spanish. Countries like Russia and England respect the newly found American Nation. Root created the first War college and the U.S. Navy took in the ideas of Alfred mahan which stated that the coutnry with the best naval power will have the most impact in the world.
"Little Brown Brothers" in the Philippines
Know: William Howard Taft, Benevolent Assimilation
10. In what way do the Philippines show the good and bad sides of American imperialism?
At one point of time, the Philippines felt that they were tricked out of the independence that was suppose to be granted to them. Emilio Aguinaldo became the leader of the revolt against the U.S. and caused them to take control of the situation. The Americans were saw as a big bully trying to take control of a smaller country but also shows that they are a power not to be messed with.
Hinging the Open Door in China
Know: Boxer Rebellion
11. Was American involvement in China beneficial to China?
America's involvement in China was not beneficial to China because they were annoyed that all the coutnries were making decisions without their consent. When the Open Door Policy was made, the chinese weren't asked for consent about this. A number amount of people started to revolt against the Europeans and lost in the end. The Chinese had to pay $333 million and the U.S. would be given $24.5 million.
Makers of America: The Filipinos
12. Were Filipino immigrants welcomed with open arms in America? Explain.
Some immigrants were welcomed since some of their skill sets were needed during this time such as nurses since they were in short supply from time to time. Those who came to America illegally were definetely not welcome with open arms. However, a lost of them were granted amnesty years ago. The ones with no experience were trated just as any other poor immigrant there would be.
Imperialism or Bryanism in 1900?
13. What issues were important in the 1900 election?
The election of 1900 was between William Mickinley and William Jennings Bryan as did four years earlier. McKinley's vice president would be tey Roosevelt and he did some campaigning for him while Bryan personal did so. Bryan attacked imperialism, but many people were tired of this subject and placed that aside. MicKinley on the other hand attacked "Bryanism" which meant that him in office would undercut America's preosperity. This made his eelection eaesy.
TR: Brandisher of the Big Stick
Know: Big Stick, Bully Pulpit
14. Give evidence to show that Teddy Roosevelt was an unconventional president?
Roosevelt was born a sickly child but soon became a stubborn but passionate man while being the center of atention. His motto was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick" and was weird since he rarely talks softly. He was a geat politician and many people adored him with his caricature of himself as a rowdy natured person. To some, he was known as the "first modern president" since he took the lead as president of the United States.
Building the Panama Canal
Know: Hay-Pauncefote Treaty, Philippe Bunau-Varilla, George Washington Goethals, William C. Gorgas
15. Why was the Panama route chosen for the canal?
The first location was initially Nicaragua but a volcano that erupted made the construction workers change their mind. With the French eager to use Panama, Philippe Bunau-Varilla was able to get the canal at a price of $40 million. However, since Colombia rejected the idea of a canal, the U.S. nudged the Panamans to revolt. Revolution took way when the U.S. navy was offshore and the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty was made and allowed the U.S. to lease the canal for $10 million and $250,000 a year for a ten mile wide canal strip.
TR's Perversion of Monroe's Doctrine
Know: Roosevelt Corollary, Dominican Republic, Bad Neighbor
16. Explain the similarities and differences between the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary?
At this time, Latin America was falling behind on loan payments and Roosevelt didn't want Europe to take action by coming over to their side and break the Monroe Doctrine which stated that any country in the Easter Hemisphere cannot come to the West Hemisphere. In order to resolve things, he made the Roosevelt Corollary which had the main idea in the Monroe Doctrine but said that instead of Europe interveneing, the U.S. would instead and collect the debts for them.
Roosevelt on the World Stage
Know: Russo-Japanese War, Portsmouth
17. How did Teddy Roosevelt win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Teddy Roosevelt was able to win the Noble Peace Prize by negotiating peace between the Russian and japanese after the Russo-Japanese War. However, neither side was able to go home happy. Even though the Japanese won, they only received half of the Sakhalin island while Russia got the other half. Japan aslo didn't receive money but gained control over Korea. Both sides were unhappy but the war was over.
Japanese Laborers in California
Know: Gentlemen’s Agreement, Great White Fleet
18. How did a school board in California act in a way that first hurt and then helped American-Japanese relations?
The school board started to segregate the Chinese, Koreans, and the Japanese after an earthquake occurred in San Francisco. This caused some disruption and their were rumours floating aroudn that a war might occur. After a while, Roosevelt calmed the disruption with the Gentlemen's agreement and said that the school board would repeal the segregation if the Japanese would halt emigration to California.
Varying Viewpoints: Why did America Become a World Power?
19. What caused America's foray into imperialism? Defend your opinion.
In the beginning, America wanted to stay in isolation and not get caught up into foreign affairs as President Washington has warned them. However, once the other world powers started to practice imperialsim, America wanted to be a part of it. Curiosity of what's on the other side caught their attention as well as another area for marketing and promoting their economy. In order to be recognize as a world power, America needed to be out in the open and get into the action.
Richard Olney- He was the U.S. Attorney general as well as the secretary of state under President Cleveland. He also raised the status of America to the world by elevating diplomatic pose and was a part of putting down the Pullman Strike.
Alfred Thayer Mahan- He wrote "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, which made a great impact on navies throughout the world, including the U.S. His idea was that the countries with the greates naval power will be the one with the most impact to the rest of the world. This caused a naval arms race in Europe and the Unites States as well. His thoughts are still used today in the U.S. Navy.
Valeriano Weyler- He was the general governor of both the Philippines and Cuba. His policy was to imprison people without the use of a trial in concentration camps. Today, this is known as internment and are usually used for political reasons. While he was in Cuba, he had people imprisoned in order to tone down and revolt from the natives that may arise.
de Lome Letter- This was a letter written by Enrique Dubuy de Lome who was the Spanish Minister in charge of Cuba. In this letter, he wrote that President McKinley was "weak and catering". This letter was published by William Hearst in New York Journal and caused a ruckus as a result. This slightly stirred the U.S. people to take matters into their own hand into freeing Cuba from Spanish hands.
Emilio Aguinaldo- He was a Filipino general who took a role in the Philippines' revolution again Spain. Before, he helped the U.S. since it would bring about his countries's independence. However, once the Filipinos realized that they weren't getting it from the U.S. they revolted against them in the Philippine-American War.
Jingoism- This is patriotism in the form of aggressive foreign policy. In order for the country to be safe against others, they are willing to use threats or force for the national interest. It also means that a country would see itself as more powerful as another one.
Teller Amendment- This was passed by President McKinley and stated that the U.S. would give Cuba their freedom as soon as they are able to get Spain from Spain. The U.S. weren't able to annex Cuba but simple allow the natives to govern themselves.
Rough Riders - The first Unites States Volunteer Calvalry that participated in the Spanish-American War which only lasted one hundred and thirteen days. Since the American Civil War weakened the military, Mickinley had volunteers rounded up with Theodore Roosevelt as their commander.
Anti-Imperialist League - These were a group of people that were against the imperialism and the annexation of the Philippines. These people believed that annexing the Philippines would make America as a big bully. Also, the U.S. were suppose to stay on their side of the hemisphere while Europe would do the same according to the Monroe Doctrine.
Foraker Act- Also known as the organic act. This established civilian government on the island of Puerto Rico, which had recently become a possession of the United States as a result of the Spanish–American war which only lasted around one hundred and thirteen days.
Insular cases- Essentially, the Supreme Court said that certain laws or rights to not extend to those lands under American control. The idea of the Insular Cases is that inhabitants of unincorporated territories such as Puerto Rico, may have no constitutional rights.
Platt Amendment- The Cubans werer forced to agree not to conclude treaties that might compromise their independenc eand not to take on debt beyond their resources. they also had to agree that the United States can intervene with troops to restore order when they say that it was needed to.
Spheres of Influence- The idea that one country has great influence politically, socially, and economically in another area.
Philippine Insurrection- The struggle for Philippine Independence between the United States and the Philippines.
Open Door Policy- Provided by Hay, he said that they woiuld respect Chinese rights and the ideal of fair competition regarding trade with any country European or not.
Boxer Rebellion- A superpatriotic group murdered more than two hundred foreigners and thousands of Chinese Christians and besieged the foreign diplomatic community in the capital in hopes of driving the European out of their country.
Big Stick Policy- "Speak softly and carry a big stick" is the basic saying for the Big Stick Policy. It means to take action in order to avoid what someone else might do to another.
Roosevelt Corollary- TR announces with this that in the event of futurer financial malfeasance by the Latin American nations, the United States would intervene, take over the customshouses, pay off the debts and keep the Europeans on the other side of the Atlantic.
Portsmouth Conference- In this conference, TR left both the Russians and Japaneses unhappy since Japan was forced to drop demands for a cash indemnity and Russian evacuation of Sakhalin Island. However, they were given control over Korea.
Gentlemen’s Agreement- Tokyo areed to stop the flow of laborers to the American mainland by withholding passports. Then the offensive school order would be repealed.
Root-Takahira Agreement- This pledged that both powers would respect each other's teritorial possessions in the Pacific and uphold the Open Door in China.
Chapter #27: Identifications
America Turns Outward
Know: Josiah Strong, Alfred Mahan, Richard Olney, British Guiana, Great Rapprochement
1. What factors caused America to turn its attention to the world beyond her borders?
The U.S. citizens started wanting to use imperialism because of the yellow journalism. Missionaries wanted to christianize other countries because of the whiteman's burden. Also, the theory of social Darwinism made imperialism justified because it said that the weak were created to be taken over by the strong. Alfred Mahan's idea of a countries' impact through naval power also led the Americans to look beyong their borders.
Spurning the Hawaiian Pear
Know: Queen Liliuokalani
2. Why did President Cleveland not want to annex Hawaii?
The Hawaiins did not want to be taken by the U.S. and in order for them to take over the islands, they had to use force. The president before Cleveland was fine with this, however, when President Cleveland took office, he did not want the annexation of Hawaii. He simple did not like the way Hawaii will be obtained if they continued onto this path. In five years, the U.S. will acquire Hawaii.
Cubans Rise in Revolt
Know: General Weyler
3. What was happening in Cuba that caused Americans to be concerned?
The Cubans were being cruely treated if they spoke out against their Spanish leaders such as General Valeriano Weyler which was sent to their country to keep things in check. He stopped the revolt by sending people to camps and executing them. This caught the attention of America to intervene because she loved liberty and independence. Plus, it was a good opportunity to get rid of a European country from their hemisphere.
Dewey's May Day Victory at Manila
Know: Teddy Roosevelt, George Dewey
4. Why did Commodore Dewey have such an easy victory over the Spanish fleet at the Philippines?
Compared to the spanish fleet, the America's ships were more modern and well equipped. Their guns could nearly out shoot the Spanish's. However, even though Dewey was able to defeat the naval ships, he was not able to settle on the shore and attack. He had to wait for reinforcements before he was able to storm their fort. The atmosphere became tense when the German ships came by but the Americans win in the end.
The Confused Invasion of Cuba
Know: Rough Riders, Teddy Roosevelt, San Juan Hill
5. Describe the fighting in Cuba.
Since the military was weakened due to the Civil War, the government had volunteers to join the army and this created the Rough Riders who were under the command of Teddy Roosevelt. They were not well equiped for battle and the battle plan was unknown to most. There was much confusion in the battle field but despite that, the U.S. were able to defeat the Spanish and win the war to gain recognition from other world powers like Russia and Japan.
America's Course (Curse?) of Empire
Know: Anti-Imperialist League
6. What were the arguments for and against the annexation of the Philippines?
The philippines were a good place to start a new market if it can blossom like Hawaii did. If they were left alone, other countries would try and snatch them for themselves. Also, if they were left to rule, chaos would surely ensue. People were against it because America would be considered a bully. Plus, they were stretching far from their western hemisphere and would be intervening in European territory.
Makers of America: The Puerto Ricans
7. How has U.S. citizenship caused Puerto Ricans to be different from other immigrants?
The Puerto Rican's pay weren't as good as other people. However, since Puerto Rico is close by, they are able to fly their. Plus, the expenses for traveling by air has decreased. Unlike Germans, Italians and other European immigrants, they aren't able to fly to their country with ease. The Puerto Ricans were also granted rights not as much as borned Americans, but more than most immigrants.
Perplexities in Puerto Rico and Cuba
Know: Insular Cases, General Leonard Wood, Walter Reed, Platt Amendment, Guantanamo
8. Describe American treatment of Cuba after the Spanish-American War.
The americans respected the Teller amendment and allowed the Cubans to govern themselves in independence. However, they forced them to pass the Platt Amendment which left America a part of their everyday lives. They weren't allowed to make treaties, and have debts that they weren't able to pay off. Also, America was allowed to intervene if they felt that it was necessary.
New Horizons in Two Hemispheres
9. What were the outcomes of the Spanish-American War?
The world now know America as a great world power since they were able to defeat the Spanish. Countries like Russia and England respect the newly found American Nation. Root created the first War college and the U.S. Navy took in the ideas of Alfred mahan which stated that the coutnry with the best naval power will have the most impact in the world.
"Little Brown Brothers" in the Philippines
Know: William Howard Taft, Benevolent Assimilation
10. In what way do the Philippines show the good and bad sides of American imperialism?
At one point of time, the Philippines felt that they were tricked out of the independence that was suppose to be granted to them. Emilio Aguinaldo became the leader of the revolt against the U.S. and caused them to take control of the situation. The Americans were saw as a big bully trying to take control of a smaller country but also shows that they are a power not to be messed with.
Hinging the Open Door in China
Know: Boxer Rebellion
11. Was American involvement in China beneficial to China?
America's involvement in China was not beneficial to China because they were annoyed that all the coutnries were making decisions without their consent. When the Open Door Policy was made, the chinese weren't asked for consent about this. A number amount of people started to revolt against the Europeans and lost in the end. The Chinese had to pay $333 million and the U.S. would be given $24.5 million.
Makers of America: The Filipinos
12. Were Filipino immigrants welcomed with open arms in America? Explain.
Some immigrants were welcomed since some of their skill sets were needed during this time such as nurses since they were in short supply from time to time. Those who came to America illegally were definetely not welcome with open arms. However, a lost of them were granted amnesty years ago. The ones with no experience were trated just as any other poor immigrant there would be.
Imperialism or Bryanism in 1900?
13. What issues were important in the 1900 election?
The election of 1900 was between William Mickinley and William Jennings Bryan as did four years earlier. McKinley's vice president would be tey Roosevelt and he did some campaigning for him while Bryan personal did so. Bryan attacked imperialism, but many people were tired of this subject and placed that aside. MicKinley on the other hand attacked "Bryanism" which meant that him in office would undercut America's preosperity. This made his eelection eaesy.
TR: Brandisher of the Big Stick
Know: Big Stick, Bully Pulpit
14. Give evidence to show that Teddy Roosevelt was an unconventional president?
Roosevelt was born a sickly child but soon became a stubborn but passionate man while being the center of atention. His motto was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick" and was weird since he rarely talks softly. He was a geat politician and many people adored him with his caricature of himself as a rowdy natured person. To some, he was known as the "first modern president" since he took the lead as president of the United States.
Building the Panama Canal
Know: Hay-Pauncefote Treaty, Philippe Bunau-Varilla, George Washington Goethals, William C. Gorgas
15. Why was the Panama route chosen for the canal?
The first location was initially Nicaragua but a volcano that erupted made the construction workers change their mind. With the French eager to use Panama, Philippe Bunau-Varilla was able to get the canal at a price of $40 million. However, since Colombia rejected the idea of a canal, the U.S. nudged the Panamans to revolt. Revolution took way when the U.S. navy was offshore and the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty was made and allowed the U.S. to lease the canal for $10 million and $250,000 a year for a ten mile wide canal strip.
TR's Perversion of Monroe's Doctrine
Know: Roosevelt Corollary, Dominican Republic, Bad Neighbor
16. Explain the similarities and differences between the Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary?
At this time, Latin America was falling behind on loan payments and Roosevelt didn't want Europe to take action by coming over to their side and break the Monroe Doctrine which stated that any country in the Easter Hemisphere cannot come to the West Hemisphere. In order to resolve things, he made the Roosevelt Corollary which had the main idea in the Monroe Doctrine but said that instead of Europe interveneing, the U.S. would instead and collect the debts for them.
Roosevelt on the World Stage
Know: Russo-Japanese War, Portsmouth
17. How did Teddy Roosevelt win the Nobel Peace Prize?
Teddy Roosevelt was able to win the Noble Peace Prize by negotiating peace between the Russian and japanese after the Russo-Japanese War. However, neither side was able to go home happy. Even though the Japanese won, they only received half of the Sakhalin island while Russia got the other half. Japan aslo didn't receive money but gained control over Korea. Both sides were unhappy but the war was over.
Japanese Laborers in California
Know: Gentlemen’s Agreement, Great White Fleet
18. How did a school board in California act in a way that first hurt and then helped American-Japanese relations?
The school board started to segregate the Chinese, Koreans, and the Japanese after an earthquake occurred in San Francisco. This caused some disruption and their were rumours floating aroudn that a war might occur. After a while, Roosevelt calmed the disruption with the Gentlemen's agreement and said that the school board would repeal the segregation if the Japanese would halt emigration to California.
Varying Viewpoints: Why did America Become a World Power?
19. What caused America's foray into imperialism? Defend your opinion.
In the beginning, America wanted to stay in isolation and not get caught up into foreign affairs as President Washington has warned them. However, once the other world powers started to practice imperialsim, America wanted to be a part of it. Curiosity of what's on the other side caught their attention as well as another area for marketing and promoting their economy. In order to be recognize as a world power, America needed to be out in the open and get into the action.