American Imperialism

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

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Globalism

• Communism

Why did the U.S. want to open trade with Japan in the 1850's?

• The U.S. wanted access trade with the Japanese.

• The U.S. wanted to create naval bases in Asia.

• The U.S. wanted to create an alliance with Japan's govt.

• The U.S. wanted new raw materials.

How did many Americans justify imperialism?

• We were spreading democracy & freedom

• We were spreading communism

• We were providing loans

• We were providing educational opportunities

Why was the purchase of Alaska criticized at the time?

• It was too expensive.

• It was too far away.

• It was seen as worthless.

• It was seen as too cold.

 What was the United States warship called that exploded killing over 200 American sailors?

• USS Michigan
• USS Maine
• USS Missouri
• USS Maritime 

What territories did the US gain as a result of its victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War?

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, Panama

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba

• Puerto Rico, Panama, Haiti

Policy that gave each foreign nation in China rights to trade freely in the other nation’s spheres of influence

• Open Door Policy

• Foreign Exchange Policy

• International Commerce Policy

-USS Maine sinks  
-Rough Riders aid the U.S. military in achieving victory  
-United States acquires Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines 

The events above are related to which of the following?

• War of 1812
• Spanish American War
• Mexican American War
• World War I

Alaska was bought by the United States from…

• Spain

• Germany

• France

• Russia

What is being proud of where you come from, proud of your country?

• Nationalism

• Militarism

• Democracy

• Communism