US History Becoming World Power

Imperialism is...

• the practice of training other countries' military for future invasions.

• the practice of growing military power by spending money.

• the practice of extending power and influence through various means.

• the practice of seizing property and money through various means.

Which is NOT a reason nations are drawn towards imperialistic behavior?

• Economic reasons

• Military reasons

• Ideological reasons

• Personal reasons

Which was NOT a reason the Americans were interested in Hawaii as a territory?

• Ideal place for naval bases.

• Ideal climate for tourism

• Ideal place for coaling stations

• Ideal place for sugar production

What was the name of the document King Kalakaua signed in July 1887?

• Bayonet Constitution
• Sugarcane Constitution

• Kamehameha Constitution

• Barrel Constitution

Rebel leader who overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became president of Republic of Hawaii...

• Grover A Cleveland

• Sullivan R. Dobbs

• Steven F. Austin

• Sanford B. Dole

A geographic area where an outside nation exerts special economic or political control...

• Special territory

• Sphere of influence

• Shared republic

• State of emergency

June 1900 revolt by Chinese against foreign influence in the country...

• Ming Uprising

• Boxer Rebellion
• Great Wall Rebellion
• Samurai Uprising

Why did Roosevelt send the "Great White Fleet" of ships to Japan?

• To block the ports of Japan and force trade.

• To establish trade with Japan.

• To protect Japan from Russian aggression.

• To intimidate Japan from causing trouble.

What is "yellow journalism?"

• Factual and accurate news coverage
• Profit-driven reporting

• Sensationalism in news reporting

• Objective and unbiased reporting

Which was NOT a contributing factor to the U.S. going to war with Spain?

• The de Lome letter

• The explosion of the Maine.

• Public sympathy for Cuba.

• Financial and military reasons