U.S Imperialism

Imperialism is __________.

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

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

• a policy of extending a country's power and influence through force

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

What territories did the US get from winning the Spanish American War?

• Hawaii

• Panama

• Philippines & Guam

• Dominican Republic

What event made the US declare war on Spain?

• the death of José Martí.

• Dewey’s attack on the Philippines.

• the destruction of the USS Maine.

• the de Lôme letter.

How did yellow journalism affect the Spanish American War?

• The papers refused to use any Spanish sources.

• The papers refused to resort to yellow journalism.

• Newspapers competed with Joseph Pulitzer’s paper for the most accurate headlines.

• Newspapers created sensational exaggerated reports that urged support of the Cuban revolt against Spain.

How did the Open Door Policy affect the US?

• It altered the standards for immigration from Japan.

• It promoted human rights protections throughout Asia.

• It improved trade between the United States and China.

• It partitioned parts of Asia to establish sovereign states.

This foreign policy made the US a "police force" of the Western Hemisphere.

• Moral Diplomacy

• Big Stick Policy

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Open Door Policy

Which territory was annexed by the US because of the economic value of its sugarcane plantations?

• Alaska

• Midway

• Hawaii

• Samoa

What did the U.S Military do to Queen Lili'uokalani?

• Forcibly overthrew her

• Made her a princess

• Converted her citizenship

What business interest did Americans have in Cuba?

• sugar plantations and land owndership

• mountains and valleys

• the free market economy

True or False:

The American newspapers often portrayed the Spanish as "brutes" and "savages"

• True

• False