U.S. Imperialism Quiz

What was U.S. Imperialism?

• A movement to promote the interests of a particular nation
• A policy of avoiding involvement in the affairs of other countries
• A form of government where power is held by an individual ruler
• Policy of extending influence and control over other countries

Describe three reasons for U.S. Imperialism:

• Economic competition for raw materials and markets for its manufactured goods

• Political and military competition

•  A belief in racial superiority

• anti-imperialism

Why were anti-imperialists against U.S. Imperialism?

• it costs too much money

• it is morally wrong

• the U.S. wants to be a super power

Which territory was bought in 1867?

• Puerto Rico
• Hawaii
• Alaska
• Greenland

Why did the U.S. want Hawaii as a territory?

• To establish a vacation destination for government officials
• To promote cultural exchange and diversity
• To access natural resources for industrial development
• for its strategic location and potential economic and military benefits

Why was Cuba fighting Spain?

• To expand their territory
• To gain control of the Spanish government
• To establish a communist regime
• For independence

What investment did the U.S. have in Cuba?

• Sugar industry

• Automotive and technology industries
• Textile and manufacturing industries
• Oil and gas industries

What was yellow journalism?

• News reporting with minimal exaggeration
• Unbiased and factual news reporting
• News reporting with no political influence
• exaggerated news reporting

Why did two journalists use yellow journalism to publish lies about Cuba?

• To provide accurate and unbiased reporting
• To increase newspaper sales and promote war with Spain
• To support the Cuban government
• To promote peace and diplomacy

Why did the U.S. enter the Spanish War? Give 2 reasons.

• To establish a military base in the Caribbean
• Sinking of the USS Maine and the de Lome letter

• To gain control of Spanish territories in the Pacific
• To support the Spanish government in their war against Cuba