Standard 5/Spanish American War

Why did imperialist view Hawaii as an attractive acquisition for the United States?

• Hawaii had a large population of skilled workers.

• Hawaii was strategically located in the Pacific Ocean.

• Hawaii had a strong mining industry that could provide mineral resources.

• Hawaii produced many manufactured goods for Americans to buy.

The widespread acceptance of the theory of Social Darwinism had what impact on the United States' foreign policy?

• It justified involvement in the affairs of other nations deemed to be weaker or less industrialized.

• It encouraged the establishment of dictatorships to bring stability to nations experiencing political turmoil.

• It supported the idea that the United States could best help other nations by staying out of their affairs.

• It caused the United States to condemn imperialism and encourage European nations to do so as well.

After fulfilling the ideal of Manifest Destiny and expanding its territory to the Pacific Ocean, why did the United States shift from a policy of Isolationism to imperialism?

• to find new markets to sell goods and acquire raw materials

• to find new territory to relieve overcrowding in cities

• to discover new technology to improve industrial efficiency

• to compete with European nations by establishing colonies in Africa

How did the use of yellow journalism in the late 1800s impact American foreign policy?

• It discouraged support for the Panamanian Revolution and the construction of an isthmus canal.

• It rallied support for the expansion of American territorial claims on the African continent.

• It encouraged the government to promote freedom of the press in new territories.

• It prompted jingoism and led to a public outcry for government intervention to stop atrocities in Cuba.

What conclusion can be drawn from this timeline?

• After becoming industrialized, the United States adopted a more isolationist foreign policy.

• As the United States' influence grew, it acted in the best interest of nations it deemed to be weaker.

• As its territory expanded, the United States confined its influence to Latin America.

• After achieving internal expansion, the United States established spheres of influence in the world.

Which title best completes this chart?

• Rise of American Imperialism

• Enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine

• Results of the Spanish-American War

• Causes of World War I

What justification for imperialism is symbolized in this cartoon?

• Imperialized nations needed the United States’ help to become civilized countries.

• Imperialized nations were anxious to be part of the United States’ sphere of influence.

• Imperialized nations were good markets for helping grow the economy of the United States.

• Imperialized nations contributed to making the United States a stronger military force.

How did the land acquisitions compare before and after 1870?

• After 1870, land acquisitions reached beyond contiguous North American territory.

• After 1870, there was less American support for expansionism.

• Before 1870, land acquisitions were made in order to expand slavery.

• Before 1870, expansionism was done for the purpose of gaining new markets.

This is an excerpt from the Platt Amendment adopted in 1903

• The United States was eager to acquire any nation as a colony.

• The United States was motivated solely by the prospect of economic gain.

• The United States wanted to protect nations it deemed as weak.

• The United States believed small nations were not beneficial to its overarching goals.

Based on his foreign policy experiences, which president would have most disagreed with America's late 19th Century imperialism?

• James K Polk

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington