U.S. Imperialism Review

Imperialism is when...

• a more powerful country dominates another country. The goal is to build an empire

• the empire strikes back

• a new king or queen is crowned

• a smaller country takes control of a more powerful country.

An Anti-Imperialist is someone who is ____ imperialism.

The Spheres of Influence a country has is...

• an area that they have no control over

• the influence it has on people's religion

• an area that they have some kind of control over.

• the influence it has on trade

Someone who is a Pro-Imperialist is ___ imperialism.

A protectorate is...

• someone who protects their family

• a territory that has its own government but also controlled by another country

• an area that is protected by a country's military

• a country like Puerto Rico

What is an example of an economic reason why powerful countries take control of less powerful ones?

One motivation for imperialism is the desire to increase your status and influence as a country.

• True

• False

In the 1900s, Western countries believed it was their duty to spread Western culture, religion, and values to "uncivilized" areas.

• True

• False

What is an example of a military reason for imperialism?

• to expand and protect the country's interests

• to build up the country's military strength and power

• to pick fights with powerful countries

• to attack all enemy ships as soon as they get too close.

Cuba fought for independence against ____.