American Imperialism and the Rise of the U.S. as a Global Power

What is imperialism?

• when a nation's power is expanded over other (often weaker) nations

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

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

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

The five motives for U.S. imperialism were

1) Economics,

2) Nationalism,

3) Military,

4) Humanitarian, and

5) ?

Following the Spanish-American War, the U.S. would become an imperialist power. What territories did it annex from Spain as a result of this war?

• Spain, the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

• all of South and Central America

• California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and parts of Arizona, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wyoming

• the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

What U.S. President during the age of American Imperialism is known for the following quote: "Speak softly and carry a big stick"?

In exchange for the right to construct a canal, the U.S. helped which country gain independence?

• Columbia

• Panama

• Cuba

• Mexico

The four arguments against imperialism in the United States were

1) racial,

2) economic,

3) moral,

4) ?

What foreign policy was supported by U.S. President McKinley in regards to doing business in China?

Is this political cartoon pro-imperialism or anti-imperialism?

What territory in the Pacific did the United states officially annex on July 7, 1898 (occurred during the Spanish-American war but was a completely separate event)?

• Samoa

• the Philippines

• Hawaii

• Guam

The media played a significant role in the story of U.S. imperialism. What is the term for which newspapers and journalists exaggerate or make up stories to attract readers?