Imperialism and WWI

What was the biggest reason why the U.S. was involved in foregin affairs during this time?

• responsibility

• slavery

• to help people

• money/economic

The United States government supported the overthrow of a government in this country:

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Hawaii

• Congo

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

Why did Americans in Hawaii want to be annexed by the United States?

• Queen Liluokalani was persecuting American sugar growers.

• Annexation had trade advantages for the American sugar growers in Hawaii.

• Laws forced Americans to return land to the Hawaiian government.

• All are true.

What did Filipinos believe when they were fighting alongside American soldiers?

• They believed that the United States would be a kinder ruler than Spain.

• They believed that they would become a U.S. colony.

• They believed that the U.S. would protect them from Japan.

• They believed that they were fighting for their Independence.

Why did United States business interests favor overseas expansion in the late 1800's?

• to establish a commonwealth of colonies

• to establish military bases around the world

• to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials

• to spread democratic ideals to other areas of the world

For what geographic reason was a canal built in Panama?

• It was the narrowest part of Latin America, so the canal would be shorter.

• It was the closest Latin American country to major US port cities.

• It had a naval base so US battleships could easily protect it.

• It was the only country that did not require US troop intervention.

What was the United States warship called that exploded killing over 200 American sailors?

• USS Michigan

• USS Maine

• USS Missouri

• USS Maritime

All of these territories came under the control of the United States following what conflict?

• Mexican War

• World War I

• War of 1812

• Spanish-American War

Which of the following American Presidents was a firm supporter of Imperialism?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Teddy Roosevelt

• William Howard Taft

• Grover Cleveland