1. Regents Review - Imperialism HW: Vocabulary- Cold War page 29-30

2. Spanish American War Yellow Journalism Protect American investments in Cuba Sinking of the Maine As a result – U.S. acquires Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico and Cuba as a protectorate until 1930

3. Philippines Disappointed U.S. annexed rather than independence. Filipinos fought for independence – defeated in 1902. U.S. built roads, hospitals and schools. Given independence in 1946 just after WWII.

4. Hawaii Used as a coaling station. Americans built sugar and pineapples plantations. Queen Lilikoulani tried to take power from the plantation owners. Owners revolted in 1893. Provisional government asked to be annexed.

5. China Open Door Policy 1899 Concerned European powers would establish “spheres of influence” John Hay established equal trading rights Reaction – Boxer Rebellion.

6. Panama Spanish American War proved a need for the canal. Offered 10 million to Colombia (which owned Panama) they refused. Roosevelt aids Panamanians in revolt.

7. Puerto Rico 1952 becomes a self governing commonwealth. Are American Citizens. Cannot vote for President No Federal taxes.

8. Monroe Doctrine No further colonization of the Western Hemisphere. U.S. will stay out of European affairs Act of War

9. Roosevelt Corollary Extension of the Monroe Doctrine U.S. would act as an “international police power”

10. Dollar Diplomacy Encourages bankers and investors to invest in profitable ventures in Latin America.

11. Causes of WWI Militarism Alliances Nationalism Imperialism Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

12. U.S. intervention Sinking of the Lusitania Zimmerman Telegram

13. Homefront War Industries Board Food Administration Selective Service Women won right to vote

14. Peace Wilson’s 14 points League of Nations Treaty of Versailles