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VOCAB:
Building an empire by foundinf colonies or conquerring other nations |
Imperialism
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VOCAB:
Avoiding involvement in the affairs of othe countries |
Isolationism
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KEY PERSON:
*Secretary of State *Arranged the purchase of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million |
William H. Seward
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KEY PERSON:
*Sister of the king of Hawaii *Became queen after he died in 1891 *Proposed new constitution |
Liliuokalani
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VOCAB:
Areas where foreign nations controlled resources |
Spheres of Influence
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VOCAB:
Stated that all nations should have equal access to trade in China |
Open Door Policy
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VOCAB:
Chinese nationalists who were angered by foreign involvement in China |
Boxer Rebellion
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What are three reasons for imperialism?
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- raw materials
- power and national pride - new markets |
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Why did the United States expend?
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to build up the economy
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Where did the United States expand to?
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- Midway Islands
- Samoa - Hawaii |
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Why did the United States expand to the Midway Islands?
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It was a good place to refuel military ships
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What did the Hawaiians get from becoming a United States territory?
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They could export their sugar cane without tax (treaty)
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When did Hawaii become part of the United States?
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1898
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What did Commodore Matthew Perry do in Japan?
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- trys to form allience
- it was declied - went back with 7 warships - brought gifts |
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Why did the United States want to be allies with Japan?
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Trade
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