Expansion and Imperialism Review

Who led the calvary unit called, "The Rough Riders?"

• Matthew Perry

• Teddy Roosevelt

• William Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

Which of the following happened as the result of the Spanish-American War?

• Spain was able to keep Cuba

• The U.S. completely gave up all imperial power

• The U.S. officially annexed Alaska and Hawaii

• The U.S. gained power over Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

Americans used Yellow Journalism during the Spanish American war to...

• To distract Americans from the war

• Increase Americans' support of the war

• To increase American hatred of Cubans

• To keep Americans accurately informed and to hold government accountable

Which of the following ensured trading rights with China?

• The Boxer Rebellion

• The Open Door Policy

• The Annexation of China

• Jingoism

Which is the definition of imperialism?

• Do not provoke other countries but use full force when threatened

• To establish equal relationships with other nations for trading purpose

• Forming military alliances with other nations in case of an attack

• The economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations

What were motivating factors for American Imperialism in the 20th century?

• Spread democracy and Increase trade in foreign markets

• Protect foreign countries from communism and learn new languages

• Beat the Russians in commerce and spread Christianity

• Spread socialism and increase trade in foreign markets

Why did the USA want to annex Hawaii?

• Hawaii was in a strategic location for a Naval base, refueling station to Asia, and a coaling station

• Hawaii offered a lot of tax dollars in their ability to mass produce pineapples for mainland America

• They thought the Hawaiian people were innovative and would be an important addition to the American populous

• America wanted young people to have to option to one day go to the University of Hawaii

Why was the Panama Canal so important?

• Faster trade route to get from the Atlantic to the Pacific and vice versa

• It allowed for the United States to protect itself from Spanish retaliation

• It kept Panama independent from Colombia

• It caused political unrest and violence later on over control of the canal

Which country rebelled against the US after the Spanish American War?

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Philippines

• Cuba

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine did which of the following? 

• Prohibited United States intervention in the Caribbean. 
• Warned against European seizure of the Panama Canal.
• Declared the United States to be the “policeman” of the Western Hemisphere. 
•  Provided United States military support for democratic revolutions in Latin America.