American Imperialism

Imperialism is a policy in which stronger nations ________

• extend economic, political, or social control over weaker territories

• extend political and social control over another strong country

• extend social and economic control over another strong country

• extend an offer to co-rule an area for mutual benefits

All of the following were reasons for Imperialism EXCEPT:

• Manifest Destiny

• Desire to be conquered by foreign influence

• Desire for new economic markets

• Belief in cultural superiority

The Spanish-American War resulted in U.S. acquiring (gaining) influence over all of the following countries EXCEPT:

• Cuba

• Spain

• Puerto Rico

• Phillipines

What was is the Open Door Policy?

• Document stating America's complete control over China.

• Policy stating that all countries have equal access to Chinese Ports.

• Document explaining the intense competition between world powers.

• Policy that justified, or allowed, the "spheres of influence."

What was the main crop the United States was interested in from Hawaii?

• Sugarcane

• Apples

• Tobacco

• Wheat

The US officially decided to annex Hawaii to gain a naval base where?

• Guadalcanal

• Pearl Harbor

• Honolulu

• At Miday

Why was Cuba involved in a conflict with Spain?

• Cuba wanted to enslave Spain

• Spain wanted to convert the Cuban government to communism

• Spain wanted to turn Cuba into vacation destination

• Cuba wanted independence from Spain

Yellow Journalism is....

• Accurate, Reliable News

• Exaggerated News Reports

• Yellow Paper Reports

• Nonfiction News Reports

What was a result of Yellow Journalism?

• People stopped buying newspapers

• Public opinion and support for a war with Spain increased

• Public outcry against the war increased.

• US won the Spanish American War

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

• U S Maine

• USS Maine

• USS Maybe

• US Maritime