Imperialism Review

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

“Hawaiian Planters Urge American Annexation”

“U.S. and Germany Negotiate for Control of the Samoan Islands”

“U.S. Gains Control of Wake Island and Guam”

Which conclusion can best be drawn from these headlines?

• The Anti-Imperialist League strongly influenced Congress.

• Respect for native cultures motivated United States foreign policy.

• United States territorial expansion increased in the Pacific Ocean.

• Construction of a railroad to Alaska was a major policy goal.

US entered war to gain control of Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines in this war...

• Rico War

• Spanish American War

• War on terrorism

• Island war

Why did America annex Hawaii in 1898?

• Beautiful beaches

• Sugar Cane plantations

• It's location in the Pacific Ocean

• Tourism benifits

Why was the queen of Hawaii overthrown in 1893?

• She was not liked by her subjects

• She tried to limit the influence of foreigners

• She tried to make the monarch too powerful

• She tried to give better treatment to native Hawaiians

These types of exaggerated news stories helped push the U.S. into war with Spain.

• Red Journalism

• Orange Journalism

• Yellow Journalism

• Green Journalism

After the Spanish-American War, the U.S. annexed which former Spanish territories?

• Cuba

• Columbia

• Puerto Rico

• Philippine Islands

Reporters who published sensationalized stories about Spanish atrocities were called 

• Muckrakers
• Mugwumps
• Yellow Journalists
• Conquistadors

Why did United States business interests favor overseas expansion in the late 1800's? 

• to establish a commonwealth of colonies 
• to establish military bases around the world
• to acquire new markets and sources of raw materials 
• to spread democratic ideals to other areas of the world

The U.S. had a duty to shape "less civilized" parts of the world because English speaking nations had superior character, ideas, & government

• Cultural Superiority

• Social Darwinism

• White Mans Burden

• Republican