USHC 5 Imperialism and Spanish American War

Which of the following were reasons for the Spanish-American War? (Choose 3 that apply)

• The German Kaiser's use of unrestricted submarine warfare

• Humanitarian support for rights of Cubans

• The publication of the Zimmermann Note

• Increased desire for new markets for American goods

• Public outcry after the sinking of the USS Maine

Which of the following was a significant result of the Spanish-American War?

• The United States formed a naval alliance with Germany.

• The United States gained control of Texas.

• The United States repealed the Monroe Doctrine.

• The United States established itself as a major world power.

What impact did the Spanish-American War have on the diplomatic status of the United States?

• The war was a humiliating defeat for America and reduced the nation’s status.

• The war was a stalemate that neither hurt nor helped America's status.

• The war was a decisive victory, but did little to improve America's status as a world power.

• The war was a decisive victory that helped the United States become a world power.

What United States perspective is being portrayed about imperialism in the image above?

• Pro-imperialist

• Anti-imperialist

• Isolationist

• Militarist

During the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, what was the strongest motivation for United States intervention in Latin America?

• Protecting its growing foreign investments

• Encouraging trade with Europe

• Putting an end to growing independence movements

• Reducing the influence of Communism

Which of the following statements BEST represents Social Darwinism as it applies to American imperialism?

• To avoid social unrest, religious and scientific worlds should be kept separate.

• Based on the laws of nature, powerful nations were justified in dominating weaker nations.

• Human beings had reached a point where competition among nations was no longer necessary.

• The world's economic and social problems could best be corrected with the spread of Socialism.

I. ________________

     a. Desire for new markets overseas

     b. Creation of a new modern navy

     c. Belief in Anglo-Saxon superiority

 Which of the following titles would best go on the line above to complete the partial outline?

• Consequences of World War I

• Results of the Gentlemen’s Agreement

• Events Leading to Neutrality

• Factors Supporting United States Imperialism

Which of the following statements is TRUE about America's entrance into war in 1898?

• America was finally drawn into the Spanish-American War after years of protest against unrestricted submarine warfare.

• America's entry into World War I was largely motivated by a desire to form an economic alliance with Russia.

• America was led into the Spanish-American War by motivations of imperialism, expansion, and economic gain.

• A broadened view of "Manifest Destiny" led the United States to join World War I in hopes of gaining land in Europe.

Which message is BEST represented in the political cartoon above?

• The United States needed to complete Manifest Destiny.

• The United States needed to continue a policy of isolationism.

• The United States needed to acquire new foreign territories.

• The United States needed to concentrate on domestic social issues.

Which statement describes the role played by the United States journalists during the Spanish-American War?

• Journalists ignored the signs of impending war until it was too late to inform the public of intentions to declare war on Spain.

• Journalists exaggerated events to build support for the war, giving the president and Congress little chance to resolve the conflict diplomatically.

• Journalists focused on bad news rather than good news in order to criticize the decisions made by the president and military leaders.

• Journalists provided frequent reports of the fighting, allowing the public to follow a foreign war closely for the first time.