US Imperialism

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

• muckraking
• yellow journalism
• journalism
• reporting

Areas where the imperial power protected local rulers who had to accept advice from imp. power. (hint-where one country protects another)

• Dollar Diplomacy
• protectorate
• sphere of influence
• Yellow Journalsim

What did supporters of annexing the Philippines after the Spanish-American War believe?

• The islands would be a U.S. naval base
• Philippines would become a military rival if we didn't
• islands had no potential as a market for American goods
• Filipino culture was similar to that of the U.S.

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

What is imperialism?

• When one country takes over another country
• When one country is allies with another country
• When one country is at war with another country
• all of these options

Taft’s belief - supporting Latin American industry = economic boost for U.S. & Latin America.

• Mutual benefit

• Pan-Americanism

• Economic downturn

• Dollar Diplomacy

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity

• We already had a strong economy so no motivation

• a need for raw materials to be used in factories

• a desire to gain glory

For what reason did the US imperialize?

• to gain raw materials for industry
• to create military bases around the globe
• to develop markets to sell goods
• all of these

Why was the Spanish-American War fought?

• The US wanted to help Cuba gain independence from Spain so that the US could have access to Cuba's natural resources
• The US blamed to sinking of the USS Maine on Spain
• The Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter criticizing the president
• All of these