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

American support of the Spanish

American economic interests in Cuba

The explosion of the U.S.S Maine

Imperialism is __________.

when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

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 weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Alfred T. Mahan argued:

to become an empire, the US needed to acquire naval bases and strengthen its naval power

the burden of the white man is to support and uplift non-whites

imperialism was not democratic and engaging in it would be hypocritical

the nation's economic needs could be satisfied from within as the US should avoid risking itself in foreign entanglements

was used to argue some races and nations are naturally superior to others

was used by Anti-Imperialists to promote imperialism

was used to defend a policy of neutrality and isolationism

was promoted by Frederick Jackson Turner

Americans were concerned about the events in Cuba because:

American lives were at risk there

American economic investments were being threatened

American plantations were being destroyed by rebel forces

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

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

Queen Liluokalani was persecuting American sugar growers.

Laws forced Americans to return land to the Hawaiian government.

During the late nineteenth century, many anti-imperialists worried that imperialism might threaten United States democratic values by.

violating fundamental rights, such as self-government

opening more doors of diplomacy

considering the needs of native peoples

establishing protection for weaker countries

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

They believed that they were fighting for their Independence.

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.

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine did which of the following?

Declared the United States to be the “policeman” of the Western Hemisphere.

Prohibited United States intervention in the Caribbean.

Warned against European seizure of the Panama Canal.

Provided United States military support for democratic revolutions in Latin America.

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

to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials

to establish a commonwealth of colonies

to establish military bases around the world

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.

Which of the following definitions best defines imperialism?

Imperialism is the establishing of colonies in foreign lands to economically benefit the “mother” country.

Imperialism is the taking over of western lands due to feelings of nationalism and racism.

Imperialism is a feeling of great loyalty and love for one’s country.

Imperialism is the passage of laws designed to protect the rights of citizens of the “mother” country while they transact business in foreign colonies.

The poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.

the oldest culture in the world

a replica of Ancient Greek culture

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

Ensure trading rights with China

Establish a sphere of influence

“We have pacified some thousands of the islanders and buried them; destroyed their fields; burned their villages, and turned their widows and orphans out-of-doors; subjugated the remaining ten millions by Benevolent assimilation. … And so, by these Providences of God – and the phrase is the government’s, not mine – we are a World Power.” Q: The statement above was most probably made in reference to United States policy in the:

acquisition of Puerto Rico and Cuba.

annexation of the Hawaiian islands.

“Chronic wrongdoing, or an impotence which results in a general loosening of the ties of civilized society, may in America, as elsewhere, ultimately require intervention by some civilized nation, and in the Western Hemisphere the adherence of the United States to the Monroe Doctrine may force the United States, however reluctantly, in flagrant cases of such wrongdoing or impotence, to the exercise of an international police power.” Q: The foreign policy statement above came to be known as

the Pendleton Civil Service Act

Q: Between 1890 and 1910, the United States most strongly pursued a foreign policy promoting...

commercial involvement in both Latin America and eastern Asia.

a sphere of influence in Africa.

close military alliances with Great Britain and France.

Q: During the presidency of William H. Taft, United States policy in Latin America was driven primarily by...

concern for United States economic and strategic interests in the region.

the administration’s desire to benefit from European colonial inroads in the region.

Congress’ determination to ameliorate the hostility engendered by Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick policy.

concern for the development of democracy and the protection of civil rights in the region.

Q: In its report for 1890, the United States Census Bureau indicated that...

the American frontier could no longer be distinguished from settled areas.

industrialization was closing the gap in wealth between rich and poor.

infant mortality was no longer a serious problem.

the United States had more Catholics than Protestants.

Q: Many anti-imperialists opposed the annexation of the Philippines in 1898 because they believed that:

United States colonialism in the Philippines was incompatible with the American belief in self-determination.

the Philippines should be returned to Spain.

the United States would be drawn into a war with Japan over Pacific territories.

Philippine agriculture would be competing with United States agriculture.

Q: The Open Door policy in China called for which of the following?

Equal commercial access by all nations to the existing spheres of influence in China

A consortium of nations to govern China

Reduction of foreign tariffs on Chinese goods

Recognition of Chinese territorial gains in Manchuria

One economic motive for imperialism include _________.

a need for raw materials to be used in factories

a desire to spread Christianity

a need for military bases around the world

a desire to gain respects from Europe

American Imperialism

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Yellow Journalists were:

writers who exposed period problems in hopes of achieving reform

writers who wrote in yellow to bring attention to Spanish abuses

newspaper reporters and illustrators who exaggerated stories in order to sell newspapers and fuel a war with Spain

writers who opposed American imperialism and aimed to keep America neutral

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Guam

Cuba

Philippines

Puerto Rico

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did we want to strengthen trade with Latin America?

new naval bases

increase tariffs on European goods

to protect American manufacturers from competition

stop European influence

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

responsibility

slavery

to help people

money/economic

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was Roosevelt's policy called?

dollar diplomacy

Speak softly, carry a big stick policy

sphere of influence

Pan-Americanism

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was an area where a foreign nation controlled economic development?

sphere of influence

Pan-Americanism

protectorate

dollar diplomacy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which territory did the United States NOT gain direct control of after the Spanish-American War?

Puerto Rico

Cuba

Philippines

Guam

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American Imperialism

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Yellow Journalists were:

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

Why did we want to strengthen trade with Latin America?

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

What was Roosevelt's policy called?

What was an area where a foreign nation controlled economic development?

Which territory did the United States NOT gain direct control of after the Spanish-American War?

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

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

Imperialism is __________.

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