American Imperialism

This type of foreign policy encourages stronger nations to extend their influence over weaker ones.

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Globalism

• Communism

Why did Secretary of State William Seward buy the territory of Alaska?

• He saw England in North America as a strategic threat.

• He saw France in North America as a strategic threat.

• He saw Russia in North America as a strategic threat.

• He saw Germany in North America as a strategic threat.

Why did America annex Hawaii in 1898? CHOOSE 2.

• Beautiful beaches

• Sugar Cane plantations

• It's location in the Pacific Ocean

• Tourism benifits

Which American Secretary of State promoted an 'open door ' policy with China?

• John Kennedy

• John Lennon

• John Wayne

• John Hay

How did many Americans justify imperialism? Choose 2

• We were spreading democracy

• We were spreading Christianity

• We were providing loans

• We were providing educational opportunities

Why was the purchase of Alaska criticized at the time?

• It was too expensive.

• It was too far away.

• It was seen as worthless.

• It was seen as too cold.

Why was the queen of Hawaii overthrown in 1893?

• She was not liked by her subjects

• She tried to limit the influence of foreigners

• She tried to make the monarch too powerful

• She tried to give better treatment to native Hawaiians

These events lead the U.S. into war with Spain in 1898. CHOOSE 2

• America annexing Hawaii

• Spain annexing Puerto Rico

• Cuban people being placed into concentration camps

• The U.S.S. Maine sinking

Theodore Roosevelt commanded a cavalry unit in Cuba known as the

• Rough Rollers

• Rough Riders

• Rough Company

• Rough Racers

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.