2.1 American Imperialism and Spanish-American War

Use the quote below to answer the following question.

England's naval bases have been in all parts of the world and her fleets have at once protected them, ..and therefore, the surest means of supporting abroad the sea power of a country...Britain's power was everywhere that her ships could reach. ---Alfred Thayer Mahan's "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History", 1890

What did Mahan believe the US needed to do in order to succeed as an imperial power?

• build a large air force

• build a large standing army

• build army bases throughout Europe

• build naval bases throughout the world

Which of the following is the next (3rd) event leading to the Spanish-American War?

1st- Oppression of the Cubans by the Spanish

2nd- Sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor

3rd-________________

• Yellow fever outbreak helped create sympathy for Cuban rebels.

• United States offers to help Spain stop the Cuban revolt.

• Propaganda is used to gain public support for the United States' acquisition of Cuba.

• Yellow journalism tactics propelled the public to pressure government involvement in Cuba.

Which of the following was an exiled Cuban leader who raised money in Ybor City and other Florida cities, in order to organize a rebellion against Spanish control of Cuba?

• Jose Marti

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Vincente Martinez Ybor

• Teddy Roosevelt

What was one result of the Spanish-American War on history of the US?

• It marked the first victory for the Us over a European power.

• It demonstrated how the US had become a world power.

• It demonstrated the need for better communications in wartime.

• It showed how America supported European economic interests in East Asia.

How was the Platt Amendment different from the Teller Amendment?

• Platt Amendment promised that US would never intervene in Cuba again.

• Platt Amendment overturned the Teller Amendment by authorizing the US to annex Cuba.

• The Platt Amendment preserved Cuban independence but also claimed a right to intervene in their affairs.

• The Platt Amendment promised that the US would leave Cuba as soon as its independence from Spain occurred.

Even with citizen's of Hawaii protesting, President McKinley decided to support the annexation of Hawaii. Why?

• to support growing tourism industry within the US

• to support expansion of US interest in China

• to support the US Senate's majority opinion thus gaining political favor.

• To support the expanding US agricultural industries and getting a Pacific coaling station.

Since the US acquired Hawaii, Guam, and the Philippines, the US was able to gain the...

• ability to prepare for war with CHINA

• ability to establish a naval presence in the Pacific

• ability to draft more men for armed forces

• ability to limit expansion of Germany

Which of the following efforts built upon the Monroe Doctrine?

• Platt Amendment

• Open Door Policy

• Teller Amendment

• Roosevelt Corollary

President Roosevelt felt the Great White Fleet was essential to which foreign policy goal?

• US being able to defend its international interests

• establishment of overseas coaling stations for the navy

• repairing United States' international reputation after the Philippine insurrection (uprising) occurred

• Increase of military spending in order to have "Open Door Policy" with China

What did Roosevelt feel could be accomplished in the Caribbean by his "carrying a big stick" philosophy?

• An aggressive foreign policy would halt European influence over nations in the Caribbean.

• The US should seize control of resources available in Caribbean nations for national business interests.

• That a strong military presence in the Caribbean would prevent an attack by a Latin American nation.

• That the US had a moral responsibility to provide protection through annexing of Caribbean nations.