Imperialism

Front

Buying Alaska was beneficial to the U.S. when what was found there?

Back

Natural resources, like gold, timber and oil

Front

Which of these would best describe how Hawaii became part of the United States? Options: The Queen was removed and then Hawaii added, Hawaii has always been part of the U.S., U.S. added it after the Boxer Rebellion, Won it during the Spanish American War

Back

The Queen was removed and then Hawaii added

Front

What was the event that started the Spanish-American War?

Back

explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

Front

When newspapers exaggerate the stories to get more readers it is called....

Back

Yellow Journalism

Front

When one country takes control of another for economic, political or military gain it is called?

Back

Imperialism

Front

After the Spanish American war, what area did the U.S. keep as a territory to have a Pacific Port, causing a three year war?

Back

Philippines

Front

What country owned the isthmus of Panama?

Back

Colombia

Front

Why did the U.S. want to build the Panama Canal?

Back

For shorter travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Front

What did the U.S. create to expand their power around the world?

Back

Ports and Navy Bases

Front

What country wanted to fight disrespectful foreigners with the Boxer Rebellion?

Back

China