American Imperialism

Front

Which country did the United States annex in 1898?

Back

The United States annexed the country of Hawaii in 1898.

Front

Which war resulted in the United States gaining control over the Philippines?

Back

The Spanish-American War

Front

What was the Roosevelt Corollary?

Back

The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, asserting the right of the United States to intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability.

Front

What was the main reason for the United States to annex Hawaii?

Back

The main reason for the United States to annex Hawaii was to gain strategic military and economic advantages in the Pacific region.

Front

What was the main reason for the United States to build the Panama Canal?

Back

To facilitate trade between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Front

Imperialism is __________.

Back

when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

Front

"Remember the Maine" is a memorable slogan and rallying cry in American History. The slogan symbolizes the onset of which of the following wars?

Back

The Spanish American War

Front

The Spanish-American War (1898) marked a turning point in United States foreign policy because the United States....

Back

emerged as a major world power

Front

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

Back

a need for raw materials to be used in factories

Front

Which is NOT a territory taken over by the US? Hawaii, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Japan

Back

Japan