The Congressional Medal of Honour The Medal of Honour is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is given to a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States". Because of the nature of its criteria‚ the medal is often awarded posthumously. Members of all branches of the U
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The U.S. was interested in Cuba for several reasons. Firstly‚ it is geographically close and provides exports like sugar. Also‚ Cuba would be able to assist in the United States’ control of the Caribbean‚ through a naval base. The explosion of the USS Maine created tensions that would cause U.S. involvement. 3. U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American was partly due to
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free” (no tariff/tax) and cant give territory to anyone else (Americans moved here to make plantations) 1880s: US gets right to build Pearl Harbor Queen Liluokalani “Hawaii is strictly for Hawaiians” (Sanford dole-banana‚pineapple-asked for US help USS Boston shows and Lil surrenders Annexation of Hawaii Ceremony: Mckinley signs into law‚ Dole is new governor of Hawaii Spanish American war Background: younger Cubans revolt against spain‚ Spain sends “the butcher” valeriano weyler to cuba to
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worth of stuff b. 1890 US export $1.6 billion dollars’ worth of stuff 2. Capital Investments a. 1870 zero investments in world markets b. 1900 $500 million investments in world markets 3. Protection a. Stronger military i. 1883 - US navy 1. USS Atlanta‚ USS Boston 2. Naval bases 4. European Example a. Franco-Prussian war yields Germany b. Germany‚ Great Britain‚ France‚ Italy expand to Africa i. Africa had no representation in the conference to divide Africa 5. West Closed 6. Manifest Destiney a
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+Social Darwinism is the belief in the society in which wealthy individuals have control over others. In imperialism‚ the concept of Social Darwinism is representing in the action of taking over small and weak countries by large and powerful ones. +Queen Liliuokalani is once a queen of Hawaii. She abolished the constitution which limited the power of Hawaii made by the white minority and regain the political power of her nation. +The Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish-American war. Puerto Rico‚ Guam
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The mention of empire brings to mind the extensive territorial reach of the Roman Empire and its legacy of political dominance and power. The United States does not resemble this traditional image of an empire‚ since America has never been ruled by an emperor. Niall Ferguson‚ author of Empire: The Rise and Demise of the British World Order and the Lessons for Global Power‚ remarked‚ “If it quacks like a duck‚ it probably is a duck. If it quacks like an empire‚ it probably is an empire.” The United
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Essay Question # 3 In the 19th century American as a nation became more imperialistic. While other countries were expanding American decided to expand too. One of the influential forces to bring about imperialism was missionaries. Missionaries travelled to other countries to spread the word of god and other civility to other nations. While in these nations the missionaries would get involved in government and roles in society‚ like teachers. Another proponent in the advancement of imperialism was
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Causes of American Imperialism Need for foreign market Missionaries International Darwinism Jingoism Growth of Navy International Plundering of Africa and Asia Example set by Colonial Nations Fear of losing out Americans were bruising for war- aggressive attitude American Attitudes Reverend Josiah Strong: Author of “Our Country: Its Possible Future and Its Present Crisis Theory was that Anglo- Saxton civilization is superior and American religion and values need to be spread Theodore
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letter to a friend-criticizing US president McKinley. The letter was later intercepted and published in Hearst’s newspaper. The negative feedback that the people felt towards de Lome was forced to resign. Another example that he uses is when the USS Maine sank in the Havana and the newspapers reported it as “Ships being blown up in Cuba.” Yellow journalism was fueling the fire for pro
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Spanish misrule and economic interests.1 Although the American people wanted a war declaration‚ McKinley was looking for a more peaceful approach to liberate Cuba. In early 1898‚ the Cuban insurgents were fighting for their independence‚ and the USS Maine was sent to Havana to protect those within the city.2 During the early morning hours on February 15‚ there was an explosion‚ which led to the sinking of the ship and ultimately the death of over 260 American men. Despite supporting evidence never
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