US Imperialism

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

Why was the US initially interested in Hawaii?

• sugar plantations were very valuable

• an abundance of oil was discovered

• to develop a military base

• to learn the culture of the natives

What event led to the start of the Spanish-American War?

• sinking of the USS Maine

• sinking of the USS Lusitania

• attack on southern Florida by Cuba

• the coronation of Liliuokalani

Which of the following is not a territory that the US acquired through war?

• Alaska

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Philippines

What role did the media(yellow journalism) play in the Spanish American War?

• shaped public opinion to go to war

• only covered facts of the events of the war

• play no role in the war whatsoever

• shaped public opinion to give the president war powers to declare war on Cuba

How did the US gain the rights to build the Panama Canal?

• the US helped Panama achieve independence from Colombia

• a treaty with Colombia whom controlled Panama

• the US purchased the land from Panama for 7.2 million dollars

• the US helped Colombia put down a rebellion in Panama

What was the name given to Taft's foreign policy?

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Big Stick

• Moral Diplomacy

• Taft Corollary

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

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