4_Imperialism (104)

Extending power by expanding into territories or controlling other nations is called

• Isolationism.

• Collective Security.

• Internationalism.

• Imperialism.

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.

Sensational and exaggerated headlines and pictures used to sell newspapers are examples of

• yellow journalism

• newspapers owned by Matthew Perry.

• the Great White Press.

• newspapers owned by Gifford Pinchot.

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

• U S Maine

• USS Maine

• USS Maybe

• US Maritime

The explosion of the USS Maine

• proved that McKinley was a weak president
• rallied Americans against Spain
• caused American prejudice about Spanish immigrants
• formed a bond between America and Cuba

Where did the Spanish-American War mostly occur?

• Korea

• Spain

• America

• Cuba

What territories did the US gain as a result of the Spanish-American War? 

• Korea
• South Africa
• Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Philippines
• Japan

One result of the Spanish American War was that the United States

• gained control of Mexico

• became allied with Russia

• became a world power

• adopted a containment policy

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

• Yellow Journalism

• Sympathies for Cubans

• Sinking of the USS Maine

• American support of the Spanish

Which statement listed below reflects an anti-imperialist perspective?

• "Take up the white man's burden."

• "Speak softly and carry a big stick."

• "It is not necessary to own a people to trade with them."

• "Fate has written our policy for us; the trade of the world must and shall be ours."