Imperialism and World War I

This graph shows the number of subscriptions to a New York City newspaper.

What would explain the trend that is happening in this graph?

• Literacy rates in the United States rose, causing more people to subscribe to newspapers.

• Population growth in New York City led to an increase in the number of consumers.

• Yellow journalism tactics were unsuccessful in accomplishing their goal.

• Newspapers used sensationalized reporting to increase circulation.

What explanation for adopting (using and transitioning to) imperialism is symbolized in this cartoon?

• we need more workers (labor force)

• we want to establish independent democracies in Latin America

• we want to acquire (gain) more land (territories)

• the need to build a canal

What is the term represents "survival of the fittest" and is also used to justify ones reason for influencing others.

• Yellow Journalism

• Social Darwinism

• Social Gospel

• Imperialism

What message is being illustrated in this cartoon that justifies (makes it seem okay) American imperialism?

• we need new market for natural resources

• we believe in Social Darwinism

• we put down rebellions that threaten our interests

• we annexed (took over) new lands for access to their natural resources

Analyze this photo and determine what the author feels about how we take on American imperialism.

• The U.S. needs more colonies to help spur (create) economic (money) growth

• The U.S. has a responsibility to industrialize weaker countries

• The U.S. needs to expand its influence and power

• The U.S. was NOT ready to take on an imperialistic role in the world

Which action is justified by Senator Beveridge's statement? (Ms. Stark's test tip: read the answers first and try to remember the theme of each answer, which one aligns with the theme of the passage?)

• the annexation (taking over) of the Philippines

• adoption of women's suffrage

• the formation of monopolies and trusts

• the use of Jim Crow laws

What is the main idea of this political cartoon?

• The United States abused the human rights of the people in countries it occupied.

• The United States took land away from other European countries unjustly.

• The United States became a world power through imperialism.

• The United States betrayed the convictions of its forefathers by annexing new land.

Which generalization (general statement) would be supported by the items in the outline?

• America's presence in Latin America increased between 1890-1920

• U.S. was great at remaining neutral

• during wartime, the government grew in power

• foreign policy does not change over time

After the Spanish-American War, why did the construction of an isthmus (narrow path) canal become an important goal for America?

• The U.S. wanted to control economies of Latin American countries

• U.S. wants to use the canal to protect itself from attacks from Latin American countries

• U.S. needed a faster route to connect military and commercial ships with new territories in the Pacific

• U.S. wants to prevent Europe from building a canal and charging high tolls ($$$) to use it

which of the following are major outcomes of the Spanish-American War? (choose 3)

• U.S. gains the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines

• The U.S. forms an alliance with Spain

• U.S. becomes a world leader

• The U.S. was forced to fight against an insurrection (violent uprising) in the Philippines