United States Imperialism and the Spanish-American War

What were the major factors that drove United States imperialism?

Groups:

(a) Economic

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(b) Culture

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(c) Political

• Belief in Anglo-Saxon Superiority

• Acquisition of natural resources

• Military rivalry with modern powers

• Social Dawinism

• Religious Conversion

• Expansion of foreign Trade

• Construction of a Modern Naval Fleet

• The "White Man's Burden"

• Trade competition with foreign nations

• Naval Bases across the world

What's the principle affect the United States’ acquisition of the territories

during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Expansion of American influence and power

• Protection of human rights and democracy

• Establishment of global peace and harmony

• Preservation of indigenous cultures and traditions

What were the territories/nations that came under US hegemony

during the late 19th and early 20th century?

(Sphere of Influence, Annexation, Protectorate)

Groups:

(a) US Hegemony

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(b) Not Involved

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Which phrase best describes the reason for US actions in

Guantanamo, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War?

• to protect economic ties

• to gain new military allies

• to establish religious sects

• to promote isolationist policies

1. Which was a result of yellow journalism during the late 1800s?

• public support for a war with Spain

• government funding of national parks

• the demand for women’s voting rights

• the construction of the Panama Canal

Reorder the following events

starting with what happened First -> Last.

• US victory in Battle of Manila Bay, Philippines

• Cubans relent to the Platt Amendment

• Congress enacts the Teller Amendment

• USS Maine explodes outside Havana Harbor

• Treaty of Paris releases Puerto Rico, Guam, and Philippines to USA

Which phrase best describes the US motivation to gain and occupy the Philippines?

• the plan to expand territorial holdings throughout Asia

• the belief that commercial interests would prevent wars

• the desire to open new markets for trade

• the need to create a military alliance with Spain

1. What was the main motivation for the United States to construct the Panama Canal?

• To establish a military presence in Central America.
• To create a shorter and more efficient trade route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
• To increase tourism in Panama.
• 1. To reduce the need for trade agreements

1. Florida's history during the late 1800s was most affected

2. by U.S. foreign relations with which country?

• Spain
• France
• Mexico
• 1. Great Britain

In 1897, (a)   wrote his famous book "The Influence of Sea Power on History."

It influenced American leaders, and moved foreign policy towards ​ (b)   .

The book specifically advocated for ​ (c)   .

• Alfred T. Mahan
• Mark Twain
• Imperialism
• Isolationism
• Conservatism
• strategic bases overseas
•  acquiring natural resources