American Imperialism Knowledge Check

All of the following are causes of the Spanish-American War EXCEPT...

• The publication of the De Lome Letter

• The Cuban war for independence

• A Spanish attack on Hawaii

• The destruction of the USS Maine

Why was the American Anti-Imperialist League opposed to annexing the Philippines?

• They did not want to add "inferior" cultures to the US

• They thought it went against American values of freedom

• They did not believe there was an economic benefit to annexation

• They wanted to focus on domestic improvements first

What role did Theodore Roosevelt play in the Spanish-American War?

• He ordered America's navy to prepare for combat against Spain

• He was a general that led the conquest of Cuba

• He was president during the war

• He led the successful attack on Manila Bay in the Philippines

What was the direct result of the United States purchase of the Philippines from Spain?

• The Filipinos welcomed annexation by the United States

• The Philippines became a prosperous colony due to American investment

• The Filipinos resisted American rule and fought a war for independence

• The Philippines were quickly granted their independence

Which of the following is NOT a reason Americans supported imperialism?

• To prevent European colonization in South America

• To gain new territory for trade

• To acquire new sources of raw materials

• To expand America's military power with new naval bases

What does this image show about Imperialism?

• America was happy to stop colonizing other nations

• Most Americans disagreed with Imperialism

• Some in America wanted to continue to acquire new territory

• The United States had grown too big and might fail