(ULS) Imperialism

Leader of Hawaii when the American businesses over threw the government by surrounding her throne at gunpoint.

• Sanford Dole

• Queen Kalakaua

• Jose Marti

• Queen Liliuokalani

Imperialism is __________

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

• when a stronger nation donates military supplies to an ally

What was the goal of President Taft's Dollar Diplomacy?

• Help US allies increase readiness of armed forces

• Support development of democracies in Central America

• Raise living standards of people in poverty-stricken countries

• Create stability abroad using financial resources to benefit US economic interests

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons/ideas behind imperialism?

• Cultural Diffusion & Superiority

• Access to Natural Resources

• Competition with other Nations

• Isolationist Policies

What US president said "speak softly and carry a big stick"?

• W. Howard Taft

• William McKinley

• Woodrow Wilson

• Teddy Roosevelt

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

• Negotiate peacefully, but always have the threat of the military to back you up.

• Speak quietly, but yell if necessary.

• Never back down when there is conflict.

The US helped Panama gain its independence from _______________ to build the Panama Canal.

• France

• Colombia

• Spain

• Costa Rica

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

• It allowed endangered animals to expand their territory

• It increased Canada's military capability.

• It allowed U.S. families to stay connected with each other

• It would be a major shipping canal connecting the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons the U.S. was involved in Hawaii?

• To spread Christianity.

• Their location provided a good spot for the navy to have a base and fuel up with coal.

• They wanted to learn the Hawaiian culture.

• They wanted to have sole control over the sugar industry.

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine established the US’s right to _________.

• build the Panama Canal

• annex Hawaii

• interfere with issues in Latin America

• attack Spanish immigrants