American Imperialism in The Progressive Era

What area has been colored red on this map?

• Cuba

• Japan

• The Philippines

• Hawaii

• Puerto Rico

Consider the history of Hawaii at the end of the 19th century. Put these events in the correct historical order.

• American business interests lead a revolt to overthrow the Hawaiian Monarchy.

• Hawaii becomes the 50th state of the US nation.

• American missionaries and business interests migrate to the Kingdom of Hawaii

• Sanford Dole becomes the first President of Hawaii.

• Sanford Dole secures the annexation of Hawaii to The United States.

Put these important historical time periods in the correct order.

• World War Two

• The Gilded Age

• World War One

• The Progressive Era

• The American Civil War

Match each term with its correct definition or example.

• yellow journalism

• diplomacy

• annexation

• officially gaining new territory

• isolationism

• avoiding involvement in all foreign affairs

• exposing hidden truths or corruption

• muckraking

• peaceful negotiations between nations

• exaggerated or sensational news reporting

Identify ALL the territories shown below which were acquired by The United States by winning The Spanish-American War (1898).

• Hawaii

• The Philippines

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• Spain

Identify the former Spanish colony shown on this map (colored darkest grey).

• Philippines

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

• Mexico

Analyze the map. President Roosevelt believed strongly in the high value of "this great enterprise" for the American nation. What direct benefits were experience by the American people and businesses after this project was completed?

• The country of Panama gained independence from Colombia.

• it became much more difficult and expensive for people to migrate westward.

• trade increased rapidly between The United States and African nations.

• much faster sea routes connected east and west coast markets, boosting the national economy.

American foreign policy issues and decisions led by President Theodore Roosevelt after the Spanish-American War were characterized by...

• increased participation in European military alliances.

• greater involvement in controlling the affairs of Latin American nations.

• shrinking the US Navy and restricting business expansion to Pacific island regions.

• accepting more cooperation and political influence from Spanish interests.

Although there were several contributing factors, Congress and the American people supported a war against Spain in response to...

• Spain's plans to invade the United States and annex American territory

• Spain's involvement in the Cuban independence movement

• the explosion and sinking of an American battleship, The USS Maine

• Spain's continuing abuse of Americans living in European countries.

The Progressive Era can be characterized by The United States moving into a significant position of world power. Which of these events or issues of the Progressive Era supports that conclusion? (more than one correct answer)

• winning the Spanish-American War

• acquiring territory to build the Panama Canal

• Roosevelt's creation of the "The Great White Fleet."

• the annexation of Hawaii.