U.S. Imperialism (23-24)

What was one economic effect of the Spanish American War?

• Shipbuilding industries in the United States declined.

• The United States gained access to natural resources and overseas markets through gaining new territories.

• Demand for coal and petroleum as energy sources declined.

Which statement describes one of the MOST important reason why the United States annexed the Kingdom of Hawaii?

• The location was valuable as a military base and resources (sugar/pineapples)

• The local residents needed help to prevent the spread of poverty and diseases.

• The islands offered excellent locations for prison sites.

What was one significant impact of the opening of the Panama Canal?

• Helped reduce the spread of communism in Latin America

• Increased trade by reducing travel times between the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean.

• Resulted in the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement

How did the Roosevelt Corollary affect the role of the United States in the world?

• By proclaiming a policy of isolationism

• By announcing a willingness to intervene in the affairs of Latin American/Caribbean nations

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Stanford Dole pushed for the annexation of which island due to its natural resources (sugar/pineapples) and use of a military base?

The Panama Canal was built to provide the U.S. with a faster and cheaper transportation route. Where is the Panama Canal located on the map?

Why did the Spanish American War move the U.S. into the position of a world power?

• The U.S. acquired Spanish territories into the Caribbean and Pacific.

• The U.S. stopped the spread of communism.

• The U.S. proved its nuclear capabilities.

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• Imperialism
• Communism
• Nationalism

Match the following

• U.S.S. Maine

• Ship got exploded and led to the start of the Spanish American War

• Theodore Roosevelt

•  Invested money into overthrowing the monarchy and have Hawaii annexed by the U.S

• Stanford Dole

• Led the Rough Riders to victory in their battle with Spain in Puerto Rico

• Yellow Journalism

• Territories the U.S. gained as the result of the Spanish American War

• Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

• Exaggerated/fake news about war

True or False: The war ended with Cuba gaining their independence AND the U.S. becoming a WORLD POWER.

• False

• True

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