American Imperialism SSUSH14

Man-made waterway cut through Panama that allowed for faster shipping. Was controlled by the US for decades 

• Belgium Strait 
• Panama Canal 
• Erie Canal 
• Isthmus Canal 

When the war with Spain began, the US took over this Pacific area?

• Hawaii
• Philippines
• Midway
• Japan

What does imperialism mean?

• a policy of a country no longer involving themselves in foreign affairs

• a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

• a policy of extending a country's power through trade

• a policy similar to isolationism

Where did the United States get their idea on imperialism?

• Copying European Nations

• Copying African Nations

• Copying Asian Nations

• Copying Australian Nations

What was the United States initial purpose in their Imperialism endeavors?

• to establish territories before European nations could acquire anymore

• to become a world super power

• obtain overseas markets and spread democracy

• to prevent China from being able to take over anymore territories

How did the Spanish respond to the Cuban revolution?

• brutality and great force

• kindness

• they didn't respond

• allowed them to win

How did the United States respond to the harsh treatment of the Cubans following their Revolution?

• Supported the Spanish's reaction

• Informed Cubans that they should stop fighting in the revolution

• The United States had no reaction

• The US was angered over their treatment, and demanded action against Spain

What happened to the battleship Maine that was sent off the shores of Cuba by the United States?

• it was sent to patrol the coast of the Philippines

• nothing

• it exploded and sank in the Havana Harbor

• there was no such ship

What was the DeLome letter?

• a letter written from Spanish Minister that criticized the United States, and angered may Americans

• an article printed in the New York times regarding the harsh treatment of Cubans

• a letter written from English Minister that criticized the United States, and angered may Americans

What did the United States gain from the Spanish-American War?

• Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, Cuba

• Cuba, and the Philippines

• Puerto Rico and Guam were given to the US, the Philippines were sold to the US for $20 million

• the Philippines