American Imperialism

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

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Globalism

• Communism

Identify reasons for American Imperialism

• Economic Interests

• Military Interests

• Cultural Superiority

• Self Interests

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

How did many Americans justify imperialism?

• We were spreading democracy

• We were spreading Christianity

• We were providing loans

• We were providing educational opportunities

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

Theodore Roosevelt commanded a cavalry unit in Cuba known as the

• Rough Rollers

• Rough Riders

• Rough Company

• Rough Racers

These types of exaggerated news stories helped push the U.S. into war with Spain.

• Red Journalism

• Orange Journalism

• Yellow Journalism

• Green Journalism

After the Spanish-American War, the U.S. annexed which former Spanish territories?

• Cuba

• Columbia

• Puerto Rico

• Philippine Islands

America first attempted to buy land to build the Panama Canal from what country ?

• Cuba

• Columbia

• Croatia

• Cambodia