U.S. Imperialism

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

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

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 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

What was an area where a foreign nation controlled economic development?

• sphere of influence

• Pan-Americanism

• protectorate

• dollar diplomacy

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

The passing of what piece of United States legislation sparked the Boxer Rebellion?

• the Emancipation Proclamation

• the Monroe Doctrine

• the Open Door Policy

• the Quota System

Which of the following is not a cause of the Spanish- American war?

• Yellow Journalism

• American economic interests in Cuba

• The explosion of the U.S.S Maine

• American support of the Spanish