Unit Four (US Imperialism and WWI)

By 1890, the American ___________ was gone. Therefore, some people started to look to land in other areas.

• manifest destiny

• frontier

• experiment

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• They wanted prestige among other nations
• They needed more natural resources
• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
• All of the Above

Who did the U.S. buy Alaska from?

• Cuba
• Germany
• Russia
• Canada

Describe how the United States acquired Hawaii. 

• The U.S government won Hawaii in a battle with Japan
• After Queen Liliuokalani died the U.S. purchased Hawaii for 20 million dollars
• U.S. won a war with Spain and Spain sold Hawaii for $7million to the U.S.
• U.S. Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became a U.S. territory in 1898

Teddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick," what did he mean by this when dealing with foreign countries.

• Debate calmly, and always be willing to negotiate
• Speak quietly, but yell if necessary.
• Negotiate peacefully, but always have the threat of the military to back you up.
• Never back down when there is conflict.

US ship that exploded in Havana harbor

• USS Missouri
• USS Maine
• USS Constitution
• USS Virginia

What is false, biased reporting called?

• Red Journalism
• Yellow Journalism
• Fake Journalism
• Plagiarist Journalism

In 1899, the United States urged other nations to allow free trade in China. This approach to dealing with China was known as the

•  Monroe Doctrine.
• Open Door Policy.
• Teller Amendment.
• Roosevelt Corollary.

Examine the political cartoon below. Which foreign policy is illustrated in the cartoon?

•  Big Stick Policy
•  Dollar Diplomacy
• Moral Diplomacy
• Open Door Policy