Imperialism

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity
• a need for military bases around the world
• a need for raw materials to be used in factories
• a desire to gain glory

What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerated or even invented stories?

• muckraking
• yellow journalism
• journalism
• reporting

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

• End the Boxer Rebellion
• Ensure trading rights with China
• Win leaseholds in China
• Establish a sphere of influence

Taft’s belief - supporting Latin American industry = economic boost for U.S. & Latin America.

• Mutual benefit
• Pan-Americanism
• Economic downturn
• Dollar Diplomac

For what reason did the US imperialize?

• to gain raw materials for industry
• to create military bases around the globe
• to develop markets to sell goods
• all of these

Why was the Spanish-American War fought?

• The US wanted to help Cuba gain independence from Spain so that the US could have access to Cuba's natural resources
• The US blamed to sinking of the USS Maine on Spain
• The Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter criticizing the president
• All of these

Which statement of policy called for America to exercise an "international police power?"

• Monroe Doctrine
• Moral Diplomacy
• Platt Amendment
• Roosevelt Corollary

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• They wanted prestige among other nations
• They needed more natural resources
• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
• All of the Above

Describe how the United States acquired Hawaii. 

• The U.S government won Hawaii in a battle with Japan
• After Queen Liliuokalani died the U.S. purchased Hawaii for 20 million dollars
• U.S. won a war with Spain and Spain sold Hawaii for $7million to the U.S.
• U.S. Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became a U.S. territory in 1898