American 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

• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

What was the role of Liliuokalani during the annexation of Hawaii?

• Liliuokalani was the last queen of Hawaii who tried to desperately resist US control of the Hawaiian Islands.
• Liliuokalani was the last queen of Hawaii who tried to sell the islands for a large profit. 
  
• Liliuokalani was the last queen of Hawaii who tried to create a treaty between the US and Hawaii. 

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

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Globalism

• Communism

Describe how the United States acquired Hawaii. 

• The U.S government won Hawaii in a battle with Japan
• After Queen Liliuokalani died the U.S. purchased Hawaii for 20 million dollars
• U.S. won a war with Spain and Spain sold Hawaii for $7million to the U.S.
• U.S. Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became a U.S. territory in 1898

What is "annexation"?

• When a country takes control of new territory.

• When a country frees territory that it controls.

• When a country frees another group of people from imperialist rule.

• When a country rebels against it's imperial rulers.

Who became President of the regime after Queen Liliuokalani surrendered?

• John L. Stevens

• George Washington

• Sanford B. Dole

• President McKinley

Why did pro-imperialism Americans want to expand our territories?

• To spread freedom and democracy.

• To spread Christianity.

• To scare other nations into doing what we wanted.

• To gain raw materials and a market for our products.

What territories did the US gain as a result of its victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War?

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, Panama

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba

• Puerto Rico, Panama, Haiti

Colonies provide raw materials & buy goods

• Economic motive

• Political Motive

• Religious Motive

• Emotional Motive

Protect economic interests through the military

• Economic motive

• Political motive

• Social Motive

• Religious Motive