Imperialism

After the Spanish American War, the United States became a _____________.

• isolated country

• colonial power

• country that planned for a peaceful existence

What purpose did the United States have for adopting the Open Door policy in China?

• increase immigration

• open up trading opportunities between the United States and China

• make other countries invest in China

Which area did the Open Door policy improve upon related to imperialism?

• A belief in cultural superiority

• A desire for military strength

• A thirst for new economic markets

What aspect of imperialism did the United States exercise when establishing strong holds in Pearl Harbor and Guantanamo Bay?

• A belief in cultural superiority

• A desire for military strength

• A thirst for new economic markets

The purchase of Alaska, also known as Seward's Folly, ended up giving the United States ____________.

• a vast amount of natural resources

• markets for trade

• a good place for a naval base

Anti-imperialists felt as though imperialism would ___________

• open more doors of diplomacy

• violate fundamental human rights

• establish protection for weaker countries

Yellow journalism is reporting that exaggerates the news to lure more readers.

• True

• False

The United States used "Big Stick" diplomacy and "Dollar" diplomacy during the intervention into Latin America to

• promote European colonization of the area

• to protect US investments

• to reduce the influence of communism

Which statement would most likely come from American imperialist?

• The United States has enough problems of its own. We should keep out of the affairs of other countries.

• American businesses are producing more than they can sell. We need to acquire overseas markets.

• If we don't help this country fight off the Communists, the entire region will be overrun by communism.

The United States bought Hawaii.

• True

• False