American Imperialism

The extension of a nation's power over other lands

• Imperialism

• Influence

• Trade

• Nationalism

When the Hawaiian League forced King Kalakaua to sign a new constitution at gun point, the king called it...

• Imperialism

• A bayonet constitution

• Annexation

• Monarchy

Which of the following is NOT a reason for American Imperialism?

• American industry grew so large owners needed to expand

• They could no longer expand west

• They felt they had to keep up with European nations

• They wanted to control foreign countries

This sugar tycoon was declared leader of the Republic of Hawaii

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• King Kalakaua

• Sanford B. Doyle

• Grover Cleveland

The goal of this policy was to give all nations equal trading rights in China

• New Federalism

• Boxer Rebellion

• Bayonet Constitution

• Open Door Policy

The idea that it was our responsibility to "civilize" the "inferior races"

• Social Darwinism

• Genocide

• Socialization

• Degredation

What country revolted against the United States after they gained control over them and resulted in more deaths than the Spanish American War

• Mexico

• Guam

• The Philippines

• Cuba

What did the United States use to intimidate Japan?

• The Great White Fleet (Navy)

• Soldiers

• Money

• Power

A war between Russia and Japan that Teddy Roosevelt helped negotiate the treaty for

• World War I

• The Russo-Japanese War

• The Spanish American War

• The Great War

This is the term for over-the-top journalism that helped lead to the Spanish American War

• Yellow Journalism

• Muckrakers

• Hyperbole

• Exaggeration