Imperialism

Choose all reasons for US imperialism...(there are 2)

• The desire for more immigrants to the US

• desire to compete against European empires

• the need for more workers in the industrial age

• the need for new markets and more natural resources

Choose all territories gained by US as a result of the Spanish American War...

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Philippines

• Hawaii

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons the U.S. was involved in Hawaii? Chose 1

• To spread Christianity

• Their location provided a good spot for the navy to have a base

• They wanted to learn the Hawaiian culture to eliminate racism.

• They wanted to have sole control over the sugar industry

The African American Point of view on Imperialism was...

• relieved that the US was finally helping other countries.

• afraid the US would mistreat people abroad the way African Americans were

• the there should be more expansion in the world

• people abroad needed help civilizing becoming for educated.

 How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?

• The U.S. took it with military force.
• Bought it from Colombia for $10 million
• Made a deal with  Panama after the U.S. helped it  gain their independence from Colombia
• The U.S. rented it from Panama

What does this map support?

• US fought the Spanish navy in Atlantic and Pacific
• Spanish-American War led to new US territories
• America became a colonial power in South America by surrounding it
• Panama Canal is critical to US trade

Why did Theodore Roosevelt help support a revolt against Columbia?

• Columbia refused to comply with trade agreements

• He wanted to establish a naval base in Columbia

• He wanted to establish a colony in Columbia

• He wanted to build the Panama Canal

President McKinley and the American people were finally convinced to wage war against the Spanish after the mysterious explosion of the:

• HMS Beagle
• USS Olympia
• Spanish Armada
• USS Maine

Yellow journalism is

• racist news meant to target certain groups

• exaggerated news stories

• news about politicians to keep the public informed

• supporting woman suffrage to expand civil rights by spreading news and awareness

Cuba was seeking ________ from Spain.

• more money

• protection

• freedom

• military support