U.S. Imperialism 3-3ciii

What was the main reason for the U.S. government's interest in acquiring the Hawaiian islands?

• To gain control of Hawaiian resources
• To establish a military base between North America and Asia
• To expand its territory
• To gain access to Hawaiian oil reserves

What was the impact of the U.S. tariff laws on Hawaiian sugar imports?

• They were used to control the Hawaiian government
• They were increased significantly
• They were eliminated completely
• They were bypassed in exchange for the use of Pearl Harbor as a naval base

Why did the U.S. government purchase Alaska from Russia?

• To gain access to Alaskan oil reserves
• To expand its territory
• To establish a military base and trade hub with Asia
• To gain control of Russian resources

Which president refused to annex Hawaii unless the majority of Hawaiians wanted it?

• Theodore Roosevelt
• Andrew Johnson
• William McKinley
• Grover Cleveland

Why did many American planters move to Hawaii?

• To gain control of Hawaiian resources
• To establish a new government in Hawaii
• To take advantage of the tropical climate for growing crops
• To escape the harsh climate of the continental U.S.

What was the nickname given to the purchase of Alaska from Russia?

• Seward's Folly
• Johnson's Blunder
• McKinley's Mistake
• Alaska's Acquisition

What was the result of the Treaty of Kanagawa?

• It gave the U.S. control over Japanese resources
• It established an American military base in Japan
• It opened two ports for US trade and an American embassy
• It led to the overthrow of the Japanese government

What was the main reason for the American planters' outrage and overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani?

• The annexation of Hawaii by the U.S.
• The new McKinley Tariff
• The refusal of the U.S. government to annex Hawaii
• The loss of control over Hawaiian resources

What was the main reason for the U.S. government's actions in extending its reach outside the continental U.S.?

• To promote democracy and human rights
• To establish friendly relations with other countries
• To protect the environment and preserve natural resources
• To gain control of resources and expand its territory