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

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity

• a need for military bases around the world

• a need for raw materials to be used in factories

• a desire to gain glory

US policy that says the US can trade within any "sphere of influence" in China

• Open-Door Policy

• Colonialism

• Monroe Doctrine

• Roosevelt Corollary

What forced the US's hand that made them declare war on Spain?

• poor treatment of the Cubans

• sinking of the USS Maine

• the Zimmerman Telegram

• they needed Spanish gold

What was is the Open Door Policy? 

• Document stating America's control over China.

• Principles stating that all countries have equal acess to Chinese Ports. 

• Document explaining the intense competion between world powers. 

• Document explaing the "spheres of influence." 

What was a result of Yellow Journalism?

• Economic growth for the readers

• Public opinion for the war increased

• Public outcry against the war increased.

• US won the Spanish American War

Describe how the United States acquired Hawaii. 

• The U.S government won Hawaii in a battle with Japan

• After Queen Liliuokalani died the U.S. purchased Hawaii for 20 million dollars

• U.S. won a war with Spain and Spain sold Hawaii for $7million to the U.S.

• U.S. Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became a U.S. territory in 1898

What was the reason for building the Panama Canal?

• To help ships travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean faster

• To allow soldiers to travel by sea

• To create an easier way for the USS Maine to reach Cuba

• To help immigrants get to America

This is an example of ...

• yellow journalism

• accurate journalism

• muckracking

Which best explains the Roosevelt Corollary

• US will stay neutral

• US will intervene when wants to

• US will intervene only when directly attacked

• US will always intervene to keep European influence out of Latin American countries