American Imperialism

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Why did United States business interests favor overseas expansion in the late 1800's? 

• to establish a commonwealth of colonies 
• to establish military bases around the world
• to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials 
• to spread democratic ideals to other areas of the world

Reporters who published sensationalized stories about Spanish atrocities were called 

• Muckrakers
• Mugwumps
• Yellow Journalists
• Conquistadors

The United States government supported the overthrow of a government in this country: 

• Cuba
• Puerto Rico
• Hawaii
• Congo

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

• End the Boxer Rebellion
• Ensure trading rights with China
• Win leaseholds in China
• Establish a sphere of influence

 What was the United States warship called that exploded killing over 200 American sailors?

• USS Michigan
• USS Maine
• USS Missouri
• USS Maritime 

Which territory did the United States NOT gain direct control of after the Spanish-American War? 

• Puerto Rico
• Cuba
• Philippines 
• Guam

Alfred T. Mahan argued:

• to become an empire, the US needed to acquire naval bases and strengthen its naval power
• the burden of the white man is to support and uplift non-whites
• imperialism was not democratic and engaging in it would be hypocritical
• the nation's economic needs could be satisfied from within as the US should avoid risking itself in foreign entanglements

Who was the Secretary of the Navy that resigned his position to go fight in the Spanish-American War with a group of volunteers known as the Rough Riders?

• Alfred Thayer Mahan
• Walter Reed
• Theodore Roosevelt
• William McKinley

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

• muckraking
• yellow journalism
• journalism
• paparazzi