U.S Imperialism

The new territories gained because of imperialism affected the U.S. by

• satisfying the complaints of anti-imperialists
• providing strategic naval bases and new opportunities for trade
• leading the U.S. into permanent alliances with European countries

How did the Roosevelt Corollary alter or change  the Monroe Doctrine?

• the corollary completely destroyed the Monroe Doctrine
• The corollary had no effect on the Monroe Doctrine
• The corollary strengthened the Monroe Doctrine by allowing the U.S. to act as an international police force

Theodore Roosevelt formed a group of soldiers during The Spanish American War and named them what? 

• The Rough Riders
• The Blue Angels
• The Green Berets

What was the purpose of the Great White Fleet sailing around the world?

• Sailors and ships were taken to new naval bases 
• It was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine 
• It showed America’s naval strength to the world.

What was the Open Door Policy? 

• It led to an end to spheres of influence in China.
• It was first proposed by the U.S.
•  It called for equal trading rights in China.
• All answers are correct.

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

In 1916, President Wilson ordered US military to invade Mexico to stop which guerrilla fighters?

• Emiliano Zapata
• Pancho Villa
• Fulgencio Batista
• Che Guevara

What event did yellow press most influence US governmental actions? 

• Attack on Pearl Harbor
• Events of 9/11
• Cuban Missile Crisis
• Sinking of USS Maine

Which did American Anti-Imperialist League oppose?

• US conquest and possession of overseas territories
• Extension of right to vote to women
• Government regulation of large businesses
• Federal legislation ensuring food safety

Platt Amendment's passage resulted in?

• Puerto Rico became self-governing commonwealth
• Creation of US military base in Cuba
• Official end to Spanish American war
• Establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan