Knowledge Check: Early U.S. Imperialism & Spanish-American War

Which of the following is the best definition for 'imperialism?'

• The act of one country declaring war on others.

• The process of a country expanding its economic and political control over others.

• The integration of a country's economy into a larger global community.

• The forceful subjugation of one group by another within a country.

Each of the following are reasons why imperialism happens, except:

• Market saturation: more goods are being produced than what can be sold inside of the country.

• Capital accumulation: businesses desire to grow and expand their operations and thereby their profits.

• New markets: businesses desire access to new potential consumers for their surplus products.

• Capital imports: businesses want to promote more domestic competition by inviting foreign competitors.

Which territories did the United States acquire during the Spanish-American War of 1898?

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, and China

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

What was the immediate outcome of the end of Spanish rule in the Philippines?

• Independence for the Philippines

• Annexation of the Philippines by the United States

• Continued Spanish control over the Philippines

• Shared control between the United States and Spain

Why did some people oppose imperialism?

• They believed it would lead to diversity

• They believed it was incompatible with democracy

• They believed it would distract from domestic problems

• They believed it would bring political domination

What was the main reason for the U.S. to pursue imperialism in the late 19th century?

• Economic interests and the need for new markets

• Desire for territorial expansion and conquest

• National pride and the desire to become a maritime power

• Fear of other countries gaining control over green parts of the world

Which battle during the Spanish-American War made Theodore Roosevelt become famous in the United States?

• Attack on San Juan Hill

• Battle of Manila Bay

• Battle of Santiago

• Boxer Rebellion

According to Alfred T. Mahan, in order for a country to become a regional and global power, it must build a strong and powerful:

(a)  

Match the signature foreign policy to the President with which it is associated:

• Dollar Diplomacy

• William Taft

• Open Door Policy

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Big Stick Diplomacy

• William McKinley

What were some of the negative consequences of imperialism?

• Increased poverty and inequality in colonized countries

• Improved infrastructure and economic development in colonized countries

• Enhanced cultural exchange and understanding between colonizers and colonized

• Preservation of indigenous languages and traditions in colonized countries