History Chapter 18/12 CBS 7T | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What was the Russo-Japanese War?

Russia wanted Korea, but Japan had Korea already vast resources

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

A Secret Society, intended to wipe out China

What was the “Open Door Policy”?

Equal foreign trading rights for China

What were the difficulties that were encountered when building the Canal?

The jungle and yellow fever

How did the U.S. get the right-of-way to build the Panama Canal?

Panama revolted

What did Secretary of State John Hay offer Columbia for the right to build the Panama Canal? What did Columbia say about this offer?

He offered $2.5 million and $250,000 rent. Columbia refused the offer

What does the term “speak softly, and carry a big stick” mean?

It was Teddy Roosevelts Motto, use diplomacy when possible but don't be afraid to bring in the army.

Who was Dr. Walter Reed, and what theory do he prove?

He proved that’s yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitos

What was the Platt Amendment?

It governed the relations with U.S. and Cuba

How much money did the U.S. give to Spain after the war, and what did the U.S. gain control of after the war?

$20 million for Cuba, Puertirico, and Caribbean

What were the casualties of the Spanish-American war?

5000

Who was Admiral T. Sampson, and what did he do?

He was given the task of intercepting a Spanish squadron under admiral Cavera in Santiago cuba

What was the 10th Calvary Regiment, and what did they do?

All black people who helped Rough-Riders

Who were the Rough-Riders, and what did they do?

They were college athletes, cowboys, miners, and law officers who resigned from the Navy Dept. led by Teddy Roosevelt

What were the conditions like for the volunteers in Cuba?

They were bad, no medicine, rations, inedible meals, wool uniforms

Who were Commodore George Dewey and Emilio Aguinaldo, and what did they do?

Dewey was Commander of U.S. Fleet and Aguinaldo led uprising against Spanish. They both tried to take out Spain

How did Teddy Roosevelt aid in the capture of the Phillippines?

He sent as specific squadron to capture Philippines

How did McKinley get into war with Spain, and what was the Teller Amendment?

McKinley demanded Spain to give Cuba freedom. The Teller Amendment was to let Cuba do whatever it wants when peace was found

What happened to the Battleship Maine, and how was it shown in the newspapers?

This ship blew up when it shored Cuba. Newspaper said Spain was the one to blame.

Who was Enrique Duluth De Lome, and what did he do?

He was the Spanish Ambassador to the U.S.. He Insulted McKinley nationally and the resigned

Who were William Randolph Hearst and John Pulitzer, and what did they do for the Spanish-American War?

They were Journalists. They fanned public anger at Spanish atrocities in Cuba.....Yellow Journalism

Who was Alfred T. Mahan? What did he argue, and what did Congress do about it?

Alfred T. Mahan was a Naval officer who said that they should build up a Naval Congress. Establish a Naval Advisory Board

What was the Venezuela Border Dispute? Who was involved, and why? What was the outcome?

The Venezuela Border Dispute was about how Secretary of State Richard Olney said that British refusal to arbitrate violated Monroe Doctrine Britain backed down

Who was Charles Sumner, and why did he sue Great Britain?

He was Head of Senate Foreign Relations. He sued Great Britain for 2 billion in damages for allowing confederate ships to use British ports during the Civil War

Who was Queen Liliuokalani, and what happened when she came into power?

Queen Liliuokalani was Queen of Hawaii. She tried to return control of her own people.

What did the Pan-American Union promote?

The Pan-American Union promoted economic cooperation and trade among the Americans No benefits

Who was Secretary of State William H/ Steward, and what was Seward's Folly?

Seward believed in Manifest Destiny. Seward's Folly was the purchase of Alaska from Russia. 7.2 million dollars from Russia

Why did France, Spain and Great Britain send troops to Mexico? Which country stayed, and what did they do? How did the U.S. react?

All these countries came to enforce payment. U.S. sent 50,000 troops to border of the Rio Grande. France stays and gives control to Austrian prince Maximilian

What desire did the Monroe Doctrine emphasize?

The Monroe Doctrine wanted to keep the America's separate from Europe

How did the U.S. gain new markets and raw materials for the Industrial Revolution?

The Industrial Revolution got all of their needs from Imperialism