American Imperialism

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

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Globalism

• Communism

Why did America annex Hawaii in 1898?

• 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

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.

Also known as “big stick” diplomacy, this official American policy stated that any disorder in Latin America could force the United States to act as international police power in order to protect American economic interests. What is it?

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Moral Diplomacy

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Open Door Policy

The Treaty of Paris resulted in the US acquisition of-

• Honduras, Colombia, and Cuba

• Mexico, Venezuela, and Chile

• Samoa, the Philippines, and Hawaii

• the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

Sensationalized events in Cuba by American newspapers eager for war with Spain.

• Propaganda

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Spanish American War

• Yellow Journalism

President Taft’s foreign policy toward Latin America advocating investment.

• Monroe Doctrine

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Domino Theory

• Dollar Diplomacy

Completed in 1914 connecting the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans.

• Suez Canal

• Big Dig

• Panama Revolution

• Panama Canal

Military historian who emphasized the need for a strong navy

• Frederick J. Turner
• Matthew Perry
• Queen Liluokalani
• Alfred T. Mahan