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

US entered war to gain control of Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines in this war...

• Rico War

• Spanish American War

• War on terrorism

• Island war

Which of these policies favored free trade among all imperial competitors in China?

• Open Door

• Monroe Doctrine

• Platt Amendment

• Roosevelt Corollary

Where did the U.S. sponsor a revolution in hopes of building a canal?

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

• Panama

• Philippines

This country fought for freedom from Spain, then from the United States. It did not want to be ruled by either--but wanted freedom. What country?

• China

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

• Philippines

In which territory did the Foraker Act provide for a government--under this law, the people could elect the lower 1/2 of the legislature. The US Pres would appoint the upper 1/2 and the governor of what nation?

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Philippines

• Guam

Which President most desired the building of the Panama Canal?

• Teddy Roosevelt

• William McKinley

• Woodrow Wilson

• William Taft

Which of these is a reason the U.S. wanted to annex Hawaii?

• For its cotton exports

• Getting Spain out of the hemisphere

• A refueling station for naval ships

• To Christianize the population

Which of these is NOT a reason for the U.S. to declare war with Spain in 1898?

• de Lome Letter that insulted Pres McKinley

• Yellow Journalism that reported on Cuban atrocities

• Platt Amendment--that made Cuba a protectorate

• Sinking of the USS Maine

Why was the Platt Amendment added to the Cuban constitution?

• To grant Cuba a fast track to eventual U.S. statehood

• To give the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs

• To allow the U.S. to establish a naval base at Guantanamo Bay

• To give the U.S. rights to all sugar produced in Cuba