Imperialism Days 4-7

Justify expansion overseas, especially to areas of Asia, Latin American, and the Pacific. In 1898 two distinct phases of expansion occurred.

• The Monroe Doctrine

• Imperialism

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Industrialization

The ​ (a)   were a volunteer group of soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish American War.

• Rough Riders
• Spanish Inquisition
• Dollar Diplomats

Which outcome was an important effect of the event in 1898, as illustrated by this map? (Hint: Does this look good or bad for the U.S. Navy and shipping? How could it be better?)

• Increased U.S. foreign aid to the developing countries in South America

• Increased U.S. public support of a canal through Central America

• Decreased U.S. economic influence in the Western Hemisphere

The U.S. spent valuable time sending resources between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. These voyages often took months to complete, and the routes were not very efficient. In the early 1900s, ​ (a)   used his “Big Stick” policy to secure a canal across Panama to reduce this travel time between the east and west coasts. As a result, trade became quicker, more efficient and the U.S. enjoyed ​ (b)   .   

• Teddy Roosevelt
• economic prosperity
• Woodrow Wilson
• expansion of individual rights

Match the following

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

• advocated (persuade) for overseas expansion by growing U.S. Navy

• Hawaii

• forced annexation by U.S., supported by S. B. Dole

• Causes of Spanish American War

• Gain access to natural resources and new trade markets

• Reasons for Expansion

• Cuban Revolution and sinking of U.S.S. Maine

What reasons explain why U.S. sought to annex Hawaii? (pick three)

• the climate provided ideal locations for sugar cane plantations

• businesses were leaving the islands and Hawaii needed financial aid

• Ideal located for a military refueling and resupply station for the U.S. Navy

• Sandford Dole and other Americans overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy

Read the four statements. Which statement would mostly likely be found in a history of economic impact of the Spanish American War on the U.S.?

• Statement 1

• Statement 2

• Statement 3

• Statement 4

Roosevelt's Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine became known as:

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Big Stick Policy

• New Freedom

• Moral Diplomacy

What does the term imperialism refer to?

• A policy of giving away a country’s power to another nation as a gift

• A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force

• A policy of trading goods between two states or nations

• A policy in which the government debates over paying someone to purchase another country

Which sentence provides information needed to complete both the cause and effect of the diagram?

• The 1898 Spanish American War led to world power status for the United States.

• The 1912 opening of the Panama Canal encouraged international trade.