Imperialism

What was the main reason the United States was interested in Hawaii?

• For its cultural diversity

• To use as a military base

• For its sugar plantations and strategic location

• Because of its unique wildlife

Why did the United States purchase Alaska?

• To gain more land for farming

• To search for gold and other natural resources

• To establish a new state

• To use it as a place for scientific research

What was a major cause of the Spanish-American War?

• The desire to conquer new lands

• The sinking of the USS Maine

• A border dispute between Spain and the United States

• The assassination of a political leader

What was a significant result of the Spanish-American War?

• The United States gained independence

• Spain took control of Florida

• The United States acquired territories like Puerto Rico and the Philippines

• The war led to the start of World War I

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?

• To close China to all foreign trade

• To allow all nations to trade with China on an equal basis

• To open trade exclusively between the United States and China

• To establish English as the official language of China

Why was the Panama Canal important to the United States?

• It was a popular tourist destination

• It allowed for faster travel and shipping between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• It was the only place where the U.S. could build a military base

• It provided a new source of fresh water

What was the "Scramble for Africa"?

• A race to explore the deepest parts of Africa

• A competition among African tribes for land

• A period where European countries competed to colonize African territory

• A sports event held in Africa

How did trade initially happen with Japan in the mid-19th century?

• Japan freely opened its ports to American ships

• The United States signed a treaty with Japan after showing military force

• Trade was conducted secretly against the wishes of the Japanese government

• Japan sought out the United States for its technological advancements

What was one effect of the United States' imperialism in the Pacific?

• The Pacific islands became independent nations

• The United States established several new states in the Pacific

• The United States set up plantations and naval bases in places like Hawaii

• The Pacific islands formed an alliance against the United States

Which country sold Alaska to the United States?

• Canada

• Russia

• Great Britain

• France