American Expansionism

Imperialism is used for all of these reasons except?

• Learn about new cultures

• Gain new resources

• Extension of a nation's territory

• Strengthen their military

When did the United States begin to industrialize?

• Early 1800's

• Late 1800's

• Early 1900's

• Late 1900'S

Why was purchasing Hawaii beneficial to the United States?

• For fun

• Access to new weapons

• Natural resources like gold, timber, and oil

• Ideal spot for coaling stations and naval bases for ships

What did Spanish General Weyler do in order to repress rebels?

• Put them in concentration camps

• Kicked them out of Cuba

• Executed them

• Nothing

Which was not a reason the U.S. wanted to get involved in the Spanish-American War?

• To gain colonies with a Pacific port

• The mysterious explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

• To build the Panama Canal

• America was shocked to see how Spain had treated Cubans

Which U.S. President declared war on Spain?

• Mckinley

• Eisenhower

• Lincoln

• Hoover

Who did the United States blame for the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine?

• Cuba

• Spain

• Japan

• Russia

What did McKinley demand from Spain?

• To admit they were involved in the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

• The right to build the Panama Canal

• Give up its territories to the U.S.

• Grant Cuba independence

Who were the United States two fronts against Spain?

• Costa Rica and Cuba

• Puerto Rico and Cuba

• Cuba and Philippines

• Puerto Rico and Philippines

Who won the Spanish-American War?

• United States

• Spain

• Cuba

• Philippines