American Imperialism

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

• Guam
• Cuba
• Philippines 
• Puerto Rico

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

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

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

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Cornerstone of American foreign policy that told European powers to stay out of the affairs of the Western Hemisphere. 

• Roosevelt Corollary
• Adams Doctrine
• Truman Doctrine
• Monroe Doctrine 

This future president led volunteers known as ROUGH RIDERS in the Spanish American War.

• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Teddy Roosevelt
• William McKinley
• Ronald Reagan