US Imperialism

The United States acquired Alaska from 

• Spain
• Great Britain
• Japan
• Russia

Which policy gave US the ability to "police" the Western Hemisphere.

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Good Neighbor Policy

• Open Door Policy

• Marshall Plan

What prompted US government to participate in 1893 overthrow of Hawaiian monarchy?

• Colonization of Pacific islands near Hawaii by European nations

• Kidnapping of Christian missionaries by Hawaiian nationalists and the Queen

• Queen Liliuokalani's attempt to reduce political and economic influence of American sugar planters

• King Kalakaua's discussions with Japanese government to lease Pearl Harbor

Which territory was annexed by the US because of the economic value of its sugarcane plantations?

• Alaska
• Midway
• Hawaii
• Samoa

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

• muckraking
• yellow journalism
• journalism
• reporting

What was the event that ignited the Spanish-American War?

• Explosion of the USS Arizona
• Sinking of the USS Maine
• Sinking of the Lusitania
• Russia

Choose all territories gained by US as a result of the Spanish American War...

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Philippines

• Hawaii

Why is the Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in US history?

• It revealed the US as an imperial power in the world.

• It marked the first American victory over a European country.

• It demonstrated the need for better communications in wartime.

• It showed American support for European economic interests in East Asia.

What are Spheres of Influence?

• Replacing local leaders with foreigners

• Putting local leaders in charge (with guidance from foreigners)

• Controlling regions of a country through trade and economy

• Removing the government and having anarchy

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

• End the Boxer Rebellion

• Ensure equal trading rights with China

• Win leaseholds in China

• Establish a sphere of influence in China