U.S. Imperialism

What event led to the annexation of Hawaii by the United States?

• The McKinley Tariff

• The Spanish American War

• The Philippine-American War

• The Panama Canal

What was the main motivation behind the construction of the Panama Canal?

• To gain control of the Panama region

• To establish a trade route with China

• To demonstrate U.S. naval power

• To facilitate easier transportation between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

What was the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?

• A declaration of war against European nations

• A promise to protect Latin American nations from European expansion

• A warning to European nations to stay out of the Western Hemisphere

• A justification for U.S. military intervention in Latin American nations

How did the United States acquire the Panama Canal Zone?

• Through a peaceful negotiation with Colombia

• By invading and overthrowing the Colombian government

• By signing a treaty with Panama

• By purchasing the land from Panama

What was the main criticism of the U.S. involvement in Latin America under the Roosevelt Corollary?

• Lack of military power

• Lack of economic benefits

• Lack of diplomatic relations

• Lack of respect for Latin American sovereignty

How did the United States become a world power after the Spanish American War?

• By annexing Hawaii

• By gaining control of Cuba

• By acquiring the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

• By constructing the Panama Canal