America Becomes a World Power

When a country does not become involved in other countries affairs it is practicing 

• Capitalism
• Expansionism
• Imperialism
• Isolationism

When a country grows beyond its borders, it is practicing

• Capitalism
• Expansionism
• Imperialism
• Isolationism

When a powerful nation takes over a weaker nation it is practicing

• Capitalism
• Expansionism
• Imperialism
• Isolationism

A canal that links the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean

• Suez Canal
• Erie Canal
• Panama Canal

Which of the following was not a reason for U.S. imperialism?

• Spread Christianity
• Need for raw materials
• Increase Trade
• Search for gold

What was the Great White Fleet?

• a group of 16 American warships
• A rich fishing zone off the United States Pacific coast
• A group of American airplanes based in Hawaii
• Theodore Roosevelt's presidential staff

What American businesses could be found in Hawaii in the late 1800's?

• Avocado
• Cotton
• Pineapple
• Sugar Cane

In 1898, Congress declared war against Spain due to events that occurred in what country?

• Cuba
• England
• Germany
• Mexico

Why did the U.S. launch a surprise attack at Manilla Bay in the Philippines?

• It was a place where a rebellion was forming against the U.S. government
• It was a Japanese naval base
• It was the capital of the Republic of the Philippines
• It was the headquarters of the Spanish fleet

The American people wanted a declaration of war against Spain after the explosion of what warship?

• U.S.S. Lusitania

• U.S.S. Luzon

• U.S.S. Maine

• U.S. S. Philadelphia