U.S. Imperialism

Why was the U.S. interested in Puerto Rico?

• Its is 90 miles south of FL and had many U.S. investments

• It was strategically located to protect the Panama Canal

• It could protect U.S. investments

• The U.S. wanted to convert all the Filipinos to christianity

Why was America interested in Cuba?

• Its is 90 miles south of FL and had many U.S. investments

• It was located in the Pacific Ocean

• It was close to Asia

• It wasn't important

Which territory was annexed by the United States because

of the economic value of its sugarcane plantations?

• Haiti

• Hawaii

• Texas

• Alaska

This was NOT a provision in the Platt Amendment that Cuba was persuaded to sign

• U.S. could intervene in the affairs of Cuba

• U.S. could buy land from Cuba for naval bases and refueling stations

• Cuba had to stay out of debt

• Cuba could sign treaties with any nations for any reason

Why were the Philippines important to the U.S.?

• Strategic location to protect the Panama Canal

• Strategic location for new markets in China

• Many U.S. investments

• Great location for the U.S. cash crop. of wheat

This was NOT a bedrock of U.S. foreign policy

• U.S. growth depends on exports

• U.S. will intervene to keep foreign markets open

• Closing an area to the U.S. is detrimental

• U.S. will not impose its culture on or rule others without their consent

Why was Hawaii important to the U.S.?

• It was a 1/2 way point between the U.S. and Asia and a refueling station

• Great soil for growing corn

• Location is great for protecting the Panama Canal

• Close to Asian markets

Who was the U.S. minister to Hawaii in favor of annexation?

• William Seward

• King Kalakaua

• John Stevens

• Alfred T. Mahan

Where did the first battle of the Spanish-American war take place?

• Cuba

• Philippines

• Hawaii

• Guam

What ended the Spanish American War after 16 weeks on December 10, 1898?

• Treaty of Pearl Harbor

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris