American Imperialism

Which is NOT an argument for American expansion?

• spread democracy & peace

• acquire land to compete against European nations

• racial & religious superiority

• gain more citizens around the world

What was the US MAINLY concerned about during imperialism?

• finding new markets for trade

• acquiring raw materials

• world conquest

• declaring war

In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry was able to open trade with

• China

• Japan

• Vietnam

• Mexico

This gave the US a sphere of influence in China & Africa.

• Monroe Doctrine

• Open Door Policy

• social darwinism

• laissez faire

US purchased the following territory from Russia

• Alaska

• Hawaii

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

US annexed the following territory due to its strategic location and sugar plantations

• Hawaii

• Japan

• Philippines

• Alaska

Warned European nations to stay away from Latin America.

• Monroe Doctrine

• Open Door Policy

• Hawaiian Annexation

• extractive economy

A strategy for how a nation deals or gets along with other nations.

• foreign policy

• imperialism

• extractive economy

• domestic policy

Argued that a powerful navy was key to national greatness

• Alfred T. Mahan

• Carl Schurz

• Josiah Strong

• Mr. Salguero

A reason why US acquired islands in the Pacific Ocean

• for coaling or fuel stations

• for tourism

• to trade weapons

• for oil