US Imperialism

Front

Reasons for US imperialism (except):
- need for more natural resources
- need for new markets to sell goods
- fear of running out of land to settle

Back

to develop closer relations with European nations

Front

Which of the following supported imperialism as a means of protecting the country? Alfred Thayer Mahan, Teddy Roosevelt, Josiah Strong, Henry Cabot Lodge

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Alfred Thayer Mahan

Front

To avoid further conflict in China, the US instituted what policy?

Back

Open Door Policy

Front

Why did the United States "need" territories like the Philippines and Hawaii?

Back

they acted as refueling stations for ships

Front

What often happens to areas that are colonized?

Back

The economy suffers and the people are not treated as equals.

Front

Belief in imperialism to lead "backwards" people towards democracy.

Back

White Man's Burden

Front

What was the primary reason William Seward wanted to purchase Alaska?

Back

territorial expansion of the US

Front

Which territory's annexation by the US happened through a lot of controversy that went all the way to the presidency? Options: Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Cuba

Back

Hawaii

Front

Discovery of which natural resources helped to spark change in how the purchase of Alaska was viewed? Options: gold, iron, timber, fish

Back

gold

Front

Why was the US initially interested in Hawaii?

Back

sugar plantations were very valuable