Who were the prominent progressive presidents?
Know direct primary, recall, referendum and initiative.
Know Frederick Jacso Turner and Alfred Thayer Mahan and their views on Imperialism.
Define Imperialists and Anti-Imperialist beliefs.
Understand the causes and effects of US Imperialism during this time period.
Know Open Door Policy, Roosevelt Corollary, Dollar Diplomacy, Big Stick Diplomacy.
Understand Yellow Journalism and its role during this time.
Understand the US’s involvement in China’s economy.
The prominent progressive presidents were Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson.
The direct primary is a voting system where party members directly elect candidates to represent them in general elections.
Recall is a political process that allows voters to remove elected officials from office before their term is completed.
Referendum is a direct vote by the electorate on a specific issue or policy, usually proposed by the government.
Initiative is a process by which citizens can propose new laws or amendments to existing laws through a petition.
Frederick Jackson Turner was an American historian who argued that the frontier experience shaped the American character and contributed to its democratic and individualistic nature.
Alfred Thayer Mahan was a naval officer and strategist who believed that a strong navy was crucial for a nation's economic and military power. He argued for the expansion of American naval power and the acquisition of overseas territories.
Imperialists believed in the expansion of a country's power and influence through colonization, territorial acquisition, and the establishment of an empire. They saw it as a way to gain resources, spread culture, and promote national prestige.
Anti-imperialists opposed the expansion of a country's power through colonization and the establishment of empires. They believed in self-determination and autonomy for other nations and rejected the idea of subjugating others for the benefit of the imperial power.
Causes of US Imperialism during this time included a desire for new markets and resources, the belief in American exceptionalism and cultural superiority, the need for strategic military bases, and competition with other imperial powers.
Effects of US Imperialism included the acquisition of new territories (such as the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico), increased involvement in foreign affairs, a shift in the global balance of power, and debates over the morality and consequences of empire.
The Open Door Policy was a US foreign policy aimed at ensuring equal economic access and trading rights in China for all nations.
The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine that stated the US had the right to intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability and protect American economic interests.
Dollar Diplomacy was a policy used by President Taft, which aimed to promote US economic interests in Latin America and East Asia through financial investments and loans.
Big Stick Diplomacy was a policy used by President Roosevelt, which involved using military force and displaying strength to protect American interests and deter potential threats.
Yellow Journalism was a style of journalism that used sensationalism, exaggeration, and distorted facts to attract readers. It played a role in shaping public opinion during this time, particularly in supporting US involvement in the Spanish-American War.
The US's involvement in China's economy during this time included efforts to gain access to Chinese markets, investments in industries and infrastructure, and the support of the Open Door Policy to prevent exclusive control by other imperial powers.