Imperialism & Spanish American War

Which of the following was not a reason why America practiced Imperialism?

• Desire for raw materials

• Yellow Journalism

• Muckraking

• Spreading American ideals

Which of the following defines the Roosevelt Corollary?

• Europe was not allowed to imperialize the Americas
• America was the police force for the Western Hemisphere

Which of the following defines the Monroe Doctrine?

• Europe was not allowed to imperialize the Americas
• America was the Police force for the Western Hemisphere

Which aspect of Imperialism does this picture represent?

• Roosevelt Corollary
• Monroe Doctrine
• Influence of Naval Power Upon History
• Spanish American War

Which of the following describes the Teller Amendment?

• Promised that America would give Cuba its inedpendence
• Promised the US would give Hawaii its independence
• Promised the US would give the Philippines its independence
• Gave America control over Guantanamo Bay

The Platt Amendment

• gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Puerto Rico's business at any time it wanted.

• gave the U.S. the right to intervene in the Philippine Island's business any time it wanted.

• gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Hawaii's business any time it wanted.

• gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuba's business any time it wanted.

This political cartoon best supports the idea that, after the Spanish American War, the United States became a...

• World Power

• "Woke" Power

• Head of the United Nations

• Conquered Nation

What was is the Open Door Policy? 

• Document stating America's control over China.
• Principles stating that all countries have equal acess to Chinese Ports. 
• Document explaining the intense competion between world powers. 
• Document explaing the "spheres of influence." 

What is a "sphere of influence?" 

• An area with no outside influence
• An area with exteme political competition
• An area colonized by other countries
• A region in which one power had significant influence on the economy.

Why was the Open Door Policy created?

• To establish American interest in China 
• Keep trade in China equal with ohter world powers
• To help American trade by finding new markets 
• All of the above