Imperialism and WWI

U.S. interest in overseas expansion in the late 19th century was based mainly on the desire to

• achieve greater cultural diversity

• attain new sources of raw materials and new markets

• spread Christianity to Latin America and the Philippines

• acquire new lands to ease population pressures at home

Which foreign policy is the main issue of this cartoon?

• imperialism

• containment

• isolationism

• neutrality

In the 1890s, the main goal of those who supported United States imperialism was to

• bring self-government to areas under United States control

• defend against attacks by enemy nations

• spread democracy to Africa and Latin America

• obtain overseas markets and naval bases

Which of the following is NOT a reason the United States began to imperialize?

• Desire for new markets

• Desire for new citizens

• Belief in Anglo-Saxon superiority

• Creation of a modern navy

President Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick policy is most closely associated with

• friendly relations with China after the Boxer Rebellion

• conservation of natural resources

• intervenion in Latin American affairs

• court actions to support business monopolies

The United States established the Open Door policy toward China as a way to

• promote democracy in Asia

• secure military bases in East Asia

• protect United States economic interests

• end the Boxer Rebellion

Which title best describes the message of this cartoon?

• "Neutrality is the Best Policy"

• "Temptations of the Imperialist Menu"

• "Isolationism: Our Old Ally"

• "The Dangers of Overeating"

Why did the building Panama Canal become more important after the Spanish-American War?

• We realized South America was a threat to national security

• Britain had plans to buy the canal zone and colonize there

• Spain had regained control of its former colonies near there

• Our navy needed faster way to move ships between the oceans

The headlines in this newspaper are an example of

• yellow journalism

• investigative reporting

• muckraking literature

• government censorship

Publication of this and similar news stories encouraged Congress to

• declare war on Spain

• improve naval safety

• pass antiterrorist legislation

• conduct a criminal investigation