American Expansion & Imperialism

This foreign policy idea promotes staying out of world affairs.

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Globalism

• Communism

This type of foreign policy encourages stronger nations to extend their influence over weaker ones.

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Globalism

• Communism

Identify reasons for American Imperialism

• Economic Interests

• Military Interests

• Cultural Superiority

• Self Interests

Why did Secretary of State William Seward buy the territory of Alaska?

• He saw England in North America as a strategic threat.

• He saw France in North America as a strategic threat.

• He saw Russia in North America as a strategic threat.

• He saw Germany in North America as a strategic threat.

Why did America annex Hawaii in 1898?

• Beautiful beaches

• Sugar Cane plantations

• It's location in the Pacific Ocean

• Tourism benifits

Why did the U.S. want to open trade with Japan in the 1850's?

• The U.S. wanted access to Japanese markets before European nations.

• The U.S. wanted to create naval bases in Asia.

• The U.S. wanted to create an alliance with Japan's govt.

• The U.S. wanted new raw materials.

Which American Secretary of State promoted an 'open door ' policy with China?

• John Kennedy

• John Lennon

• John Wayne

• John Hay

How did many Americans justify imperialism?

• We were spreading democracy

• We were spreading Christianity

• We were providing loans

• We were providing educational opportunities

Why was the purchase of Alaska criticized at the time?

• It was too expensive.

• It was too far away.

• It was seen as worthless.

• It was seen as too cold.

Why was the queen of Hawaii overthrown in 1893?

• She was not liked by her subjects

• She tried to limit the influence of foreigners

• She tried to make the monarch too powerful

• She tried to give better treatment to native Hawaiians