American Imperialism Study Guide

Outcomes of the Spanish-American War

Groups:

(a) True

,

(b) Falso

• The U.S. gained the territory of Puerto Rico from Spain.

• Spain took control of Hawaii

• Guam came under the control of Spain.

• The U.S. became an imperial power.

• Spain continued their control over the Phillippines

• The U.S. paid Spain $20 million dollars for the Philippines.

Which two groups won major victories again Spain in Cuba?

• The Colombian army and a squad of British Royal Marines from Bermuda.

• The Rough Riders and the Buffalo Soldiers, a Black regiment.

• The Roosevelt Five and members of the French Foreign Legion.

• Canadian special forces and American cavalry under the command of “Black Jack” Pershing

Which concept is depicted by the cartoon above?

Which of the following is NOT a traditional reason for a country to become imperialist?

• The desire to add new markets in which to sell their products.

• To obtain natural resources such as gold, timber, or specific high-value crops

• To benefit the military, for example with new parts of the world to build navy bases.

• For the purpose of strengthening diplomacy

Which of the following was never a Spanish colony?

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• The Philippines

• Malaysia

(a)   was the leader of the Cuban Revolution against Spain.

• Jose Marti
• Simon Bolivar
• Fidel Castro
• Bartolome de las Casas

Match the following policies with their correct President

• Open Door Policy

• Policy used during President Wilsons administration

• Big Stick Policy

• Policy used during President McKinleys administration

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Policy used during President Roosevelts administration

• Moral Diplomacy

• Policy used during President Taft's administration

What is the definition of Yellow Journalism?

What is the Platt Amendment?

How does the Platt Amendment change the earlier Teller Amendment.