US Imperialism

Which of the following is not one of the factors that fueled America’s policy to extend control over weaker countries?

• Economic competition and markets (MONEY)

• Military Competition (POWER)

• Superiority (RESPECT)

• Spread of democracy (EQUALITY)

Which of the following was not an area influenced by American Imperialism?

• Hawaii

• Cuba

• Philippines

• Belgium

Which of the following was not an area influenced by American Imperialism?

• Hawaii

• Cuba

• Philippines

• Belgium

Why was Hawaii ultimately annexed

• To be used as a military base and refueling station for the Spanish-American war.

• They had a plentiful supply of sugar which would help our economy.

• The aboriginal Hawaiians were all for annexation.

• Queen Lili wanted Hawaii to be part of the US so all of her people's voices could be heard.

How did the native Hawaiians feel about the annexation of Hawaii?

• They were excited and fully supportive of annexation.

• They were vehemently against annexation because they were being deprived of their sovereignty.

• They were indifferent about annexation.

• They were for annexation because a military base would bring economic success to the islands.

Which of the following would BEST describe the purpose of the Open Door Policy?

• Cuba would be open for free trade to all nations.

• China would be open to free trade for all nations.

• Germany would be open to all allied forces following the war.

• U.S. would have access to trade with both allied and central powers.

Which of the following are currently territories of the United States?

• Puerto Rico and Guam

• Cuba and The Virgin Islands

• Guam and Mexico

• Puerto Rico and Cuba

Which of the following was not a cause of the Spanish American War?

• Yellow Journalism

• The Annexation of Hawaii

• The De Lome Letter

• The Sinking of the USS Maine

Which of the following became a US territory following the Spanish-American War?

• The Phillipines

• Panama

• Cuba

• Alaska

Why did the De Lome letter anger so many Americans?

• It criticized our President.

• It tried to persuade Mexico to attack us.

• It told of Spanish plans for the assassination of our president.

• It encouraged the Cuban revolution