American Imperialism

Which of the following was not an imperialist powers in the late 1800’s?

• United States

• Spain

• China

Which country did not come under US control as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba

• Hawaii

• Puerto Rico

What was the purpose of the Boxer Rebellion?

• remove foreign influence in China

• Restore the Manchu dynasty to power

• set up a democratic government in China

How did the US acquire the land to build the Panama Canal?

• negotiating with Columbia

• invading and attacking Columbia

• supporting Panama's independence

What was the purpose of the Open-Door Policy

• protect trade interests

• establish democratic governments

• for international diplomacy

Why did America support Imperialism?

• America needed unspoiled place to vacation

• American needed to read about foreign places

• The US was producing more goods than it could consume.

Who was the Cuban journalist that launched a Cuban revolt in 1895?

• William McKinley

• Jose Marti

• Emerald Aguilar

It criticized the American president which made Americans outraged at Spain.

• USS Maine

• Yellow journalism

• de Lome letter

One of the main reasons the US entered war with Spain

• the de Lome letter

• the destruction of the USS Maine

• the battle of San Juan Hill

As a result of the Spanish-American War, this country gained its independence.

• Cuba

• Philippines

• China