American Imperialism

What territorial acquisition was labeled “Seward’s Folly” by the American public?

• Hawaii

• Alaska

• Philippines

• Cuba

What is the takeover of weaker nations by stronger nations called?

• Imperialism

• Defense

• Free Market

• Nationalism

American planters living in what area overthrew the local government and subsequently requested annexation to the United States?

• Cuba

• Nicaragua

• Hawaii

• Philippines

Industrialists supported U.S. imperialism because they were interested in finding new:

• defenses.

• markets.

• imperialism.

• allies.

Many Americans supported American expansion for reasons of:

• national defense.

• missionary work.

• spreading Christianity.

• gaining territory.

This term is used to describe a type of sensational journalism that was popular in the late 1800s.

• Yellow Journalism

• tabloids

• broadcast Journalism

• Trade Journalism

In 1898, the United States declared war on:

• Spain

• Cuba

• Philippines

• Mexico

As a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States acquired control over all of the following territories EXCEPT:

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Philippines

What happened to the U.S.S. Maine?

• It was sunk accidentally by friendly fire.

• It was captured by Filipino rebels.

• It was blockaded by Russian vessels.

• It exploded in Havana Harbor.

All of the following are associated with the Spanish-American War EXCEPT:

• Teddy Roosevelt

• poor conditions for soldiers.

• U.S. acquisition of Hawaii

• Cuba