Imperialism

When one country takes control of another for economic, political or military gain it is called?

• Colonialism

• Imperialism

• Manifest Destiny

• Nationalism

As a result of the Spanish- American War, the US became a political power in

• The Hawaiian Islands

• Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

• Samoa

• Panama

He was part of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American war. He was also the assistant Secretary of the Navy and a president during the progressive era. 

• Grover Cleveland

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William McKinley

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

Why did the US want to acquire Hawaii?

• the US gained access to the best beaches and coastlines

• Hawaii was known for its gold

• it allowed the US to gain access to the naval base

Name of the ocean that surrounds Hawaii

• Atlantic

• Hawaiian

• Pacific

What US President was most influential in starting the Panama Canal?

• FDR
• JFK
• Teddy Roosevelt
• Taft

What 2 oceans does the Panama Canal connect?

• Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
• Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
• Lake Michigan and Mississippi River

______________ is a name for false or exaggerated reporting.

• Red-top
• Government
• Newspaper lying
• Yellow Journalism

What was the cause of the conflict between Cuba and Spain?

• Cuba wanted to enslave Spain
• Spain wanted to convert the Cuban government to communism
• Spain wanted to turn Cuba into a sugar can colony
• Cuba wanted independence from Spain 

As a result of the Spanish American war, the US became  _______ ___________

• A world power
• Isolationist