American Imperialism

The "yellowist" of the Yellow Journalists were:

• Hearst and Pulitzer
• DeLome and Weyler
• Spargo and Norris
• Hearst and Randolph

Yellow Journalists were:

• writers who exposed period problems in hopes of achieving reform
• writers who wrote in yellow to bring attention to Spanish abuses
• newspaper reporters and illustrators who exaggerated stories in order to sell newspapers and fuel a war with Spain
• writers who opposed American imperialism and aimed to keep America neutral

Which country was granted independence in the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

• Guam
• Cuba
• Philippines 
• Puerto Rico

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

• End the Boxer Rebellion
• Ensure trading rights with China
• Win leaseholds in China
• Establish a sphere of influence

Why did we want to strengthen trade with Latin America?

• new naval bases
• increase tariffs on European goods
• to protect American manufacturers from competition
• stop European influence

What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerated or even invented stories?

• muckraking
• yellow journalism
• journalism
• reporting

What was the biggest reason why the U.S. was involved in foregin affairs during this time?

• responsibility
• slavery
• to help people
• money/economic

What was Roosevelt's policy called?

• dollar diplomacy
• Speak softly, carry a big stick policy
• sphere of influence
• Pan-Americanism

Which territory did the United States NOT gain direct control of after the Spanish-American War? 

• Puerto Rico
• Cuba
• Philippines 
• Guam

The United States government supported the overthrow of a government in this country: 

• Cuba
• Puerto Rico
• Hawaii
• Congo