American Imperialism

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

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Globalism

• Communism

The Monroe Doctrine of 1823 stated that:

• European countries could not interfere with North and South American countries.

• America would not do any trading or business with European countries.

The Monroe Doctrine increased the power of the United States in North and South America

• True

• False

Citizens in American states have more rights than American territories.

• True

• False

Following the Spanish American War, the Spanish remained in control of Cuba

• True

• False

When the United States annexed the Philippines. . .

• the Philippines became a territory of the Unites States.

• the Philippines became an independent country.

• the Philippines became an official state of the U.S.

After taking control of Puerto Rico, the new American government focused on assimilating the locals, then means. . .

• Puerto Ricans were given full rights.

• Puerto Ricans relocated to the mainland of the U.S.

• Puerto Ricans were forced to adopt or learn American culture.

This territory eventually became a state in 1959, meaning citizens then had full rights.

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

• Hawaii

Moral Superiority means the belief or attitude that one's position and actions are justified by having higher moral values than others.

• True

• False

"Speak softly and carry a big stick" is connected to which of the following:

• Annex

• Big Stick Diplomacy

• Monroe Doctrine