Imperialism

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• They wanted power and riches

• They needed more natural resources

• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods

• All of the Above

Who did the U.S. buy Alaska from?

• Cuba
• Germany
• Russia
• Canada

Describe how the United States acquired Hawaii.

• The U.S government won Hawaii in a battle with Japan

• After Queen Liliuokalani died the U.S. purchased Hawaii for 20 million dollars

• U.S. won a war with Spain and Spain sold Hawaii for $7million to the U.S.

• The U.S. overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and then it became a U.S. territory in 1898

Teddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick." What did he mean by this?

• Debate calmly, and always be willing to negotiate
• Speak quietly, but yell if necessary.
• Negotiate peacefully, but always have the threat of the military to back you up.
• Never back down when there is conflict.

Why was building the Panama Canal so important to the United States? 

• It allowed endangered animals to expand their territory
• It allowed U.S. families to stay connected with each other
• It increased Canada's military capability.
• It would be a major shipping canal connecting the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans

US entered war to gain control of Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines in this war...

• Rico War

• Spanish American War

• War on terrorism

• Island war

Buying Alaska was beneficial to the U.S. when what was found there?

• a new river connecting the oceans

• New types of weapons

• a faster route to Asia

• Natural resources, like gold, timber and oil

Which of these would best describe how Hawaii became part of the United States.

• The Queen was removed and then Hawaii added

• Hawaii has always been part of the U.S.

• U.S. added it after the Boxer Rebellion

• Won it during the Spanish American War

What was the event that started the Spanish-American War?

• explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

• Boxer Rebellion in China

• Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

• Spanish colonization in Alaska