Imperialism Review

What were motivating factors for American Imperialism in the 20th century?

• Spread democracy and Increase trade in foreign markets

• Protect foreign countries from communism and learn new languages

• Beat the Russians in commerce and spread Christianity

• Spread Christianity and increase trade in foreign markets

Which of the following is a result of American Imperialism?

• USA creates enemies abroad

• USA becomes a world power

• United States takes over parts of Japan and China

• United States's citizens become bilingual

Open door policy with China was meant to

• Establish democracy in the region

• Learn Chinese

• Expand trade interests

• Spread Christianity

This was a root cause of American involvement in Cuba

• Woodrow Wilson's ambition

• Spanish aggression

• Theodore Roosevelt's ambition

• Yellow Journalism

Alfred Mahan would argue this was important for expansion and economic growth

• Strong Air force

• Strong Naval force

• Strong foreign policy

• Consistent foreign policy

Why did the USA want to annex Hawaii?

• Hawaii was in a strategic location for a Naval base, refueling station to Asia, and a coaling station

• Hawaii offered a lot of tax dollars in their ability to mass produce pineapples for mainland America

• They thought the Hawaiian people were innovative and would be an important addition to the American populous

• America wanted young people to have to option to one day go to the University of Hawaii

Which of the following was NOT a reason for

the start of The Spanish American War?

• Yellow Journalism

• Sinking of the USS Maine

• DeLome Letter

• The Cuban’s revolt towards the Rough

  Riders

Why was the Panama Canal so important?

• Faster trade route to get from the Atlantic to the Pacific and vice versa

• It allowed for the United States to protect itself from Spanish retaliation

• It kept Panama independent from Colombia

• It caused political unrest and violence later on over control of the canal

Which country rebelled against the US after the Spanish American War?

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Philippines

• Cuba

Theodore Roosevelt serves as President of the

United States from 1901 to 1909. During his

presidency, the United States acquired

• Cuba

• Hawaii

• Panama Canal

• Alaska