Imperialism and World War I

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

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Globalism

• Communism

Why did America annex Hawaii in 1898?

• Beautiful beaches

• Sugar Cane plantations

• It's location in the Pacific Ocean

• Tourism benifits

Theodore Roosevelt commanded a cavalry unit in Cuba known as the

• Rough Rollers

• Rough Riders

• Rough Company

• Rough Racers

These types of exaggerated news stories helped push the U.S. into war with Spain.

• Red Journalism

• Orange Journalism

• Yellow Journalism

• Green Journalism

After the Spanish-American War, the U.S. annexed which former Spanish territories?

• Cuba

• Columbia

• Puerto Rico

• Philippine Islands

Cornerstone of American foreign policy that told European powers to stay out of the affairs of the Western Hemisphere. 

• Roosevelt Corollary
• Adams Doctrine
• Truman Doctrine
• Monroe Doctrine 

Why did United States business interests favor overseas expansion in the late 1800's? 

• to establish a commonwealth of colonies 
• to establish military bases around the world
• to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials 
• to spread democratic ideals to other areas of the world

The United States had the right to protect its economic interests in South America, Central America, and the West Indies by using military force.

• Open Door Policy

• Roosevelt Corollary

The U.S.’ responsibility to be an international “police power” in the Western Hemisphere to “keep order”

• Imperialism

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Expansionism

• Dollar Diplomacy

Roosevelt used his "big stick diplomacy" to build the _______________ to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans

• Suez Canal
• Panama Canal
• Eerie Canal
• That big ole ditch down south