American Imperialism

American Imperialism

Multiple Choice

One major result of the Spanish-American War was that the United States

• formed an alliance with England

• gained recognition as a world power

• decreased the size of its navy

Multiple Choice

What was one characteristic of American imperialism in the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries?

• supporting independence movements in Africa

• rejecting the use of military force to gain colonies

• acquiring territory to promote economic and strategic interests

Multiple Choice

The United States supported Panamanian revolutionaries in 1903 in their fight for independence from

• Spain

• France

• Chile

• Colombia

Multiple Choice

In the late 1800s, an increased demand for raw materials and a desire for new markets contributed to the United States adopting a policy of

• imperialism

• pacifism

• isolationism

Multiple Choice

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

I. ____________________________________ A. The Unites States claims the Hawaiian Islands.

B. Puerto Rico becomes a United States territory.

C. The United States fights an insurrection in the Philippine Islands.

D. The United States Senate ratifies the Panama Canal treaty.

• Causes of World War I

• Trade Expansion in East Asia

• Rise of American Imperialism