8th Grade Imperialism

What is the takeover of weaker nations by stronger nations called?

• Imperialism

• Defense

• Free Market

• Nationalism

American planters living in what area overthrew the local government and subsequently requested annexation to the United States?

• Cuba

• Nicaragua

• Hawaii

• Philippines

Industrialists supported U.S. imperialism because they were interested in finding new:

• defenses.

• markets.

• imperialism.

• allies.

Many Americans supported American expansion for reasons of:

• national defense.

• missionary work.

• spreading Christianity.

• gaining territory.

In 1898, the United States declared war on:

• Spain

• Cuba

• Philippines

• Mexico

As a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States acquired control over all of the following territories EXCEPT:

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Philippines

The United States took a more active role in world affairs during President Roosevelt's time in office.

• True

• False

The Open Door Policy dealt with __________ issues in China.

• territory

• political

• trade

• border

President Taft attempted to gain control over:

• Nicaraguan Democracy.

• Russian and Chinese railways.

• Cuban Rebels.

• spheres of influence in China.

As a result of the Spanish American war, the US became _______ ___________

• A world power

• Isolationist