US Imperialism

An economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations.

• Colony

• Imperialism

• Annex

• Empire

Which of the following was NOT a motivating factor of imperialism?

• Establish naval bases around the world

• Expand to new world markets

• Slavery

• Spread American influence & democracy

__________warned against the establishment of any additional European colonies in Latin America.

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Monroe Doctrine

• Woodrow Wilson

• William H. Taft

Which president said “speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” The U.S. Navy is the “big stick” he is referring to.

• Woodrow Wilson

• William H. Taft

• Teddy Roosevelt

Which US president pledged not to become involved in European affairs?

• Jefferson
• Washington
• T. Roosevelt
• A. Jackson

Noninvolvement in world affairs is...

• expansionism
• isolationism
• imperialism
• annexation

Why did the United States "need" territories like the Philippines and Hawaii?

• they acted as refueling stations for ships

• they had once belonged to the United States

• to rid the Americas of European powers

• so that those countries did not imperialize the US

Discovery of which natural resources helped to spark change in how the purchase of Alaska was viewed?

• gold

• iron

• timber

• fish

The United States acquired Alaska from 

• Spain
• Great Britain
• Japan
• Russia

Which policy gave US the ability to "police" the Western Hemisphere.

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Good Neighbor Policy

• Open Door Policy

• Marshall Plan