American Imperialism Review

What event sparked the Spanish-American War?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The sinking of the USS Maine

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The Battle of San Juan Hill

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?

• To establish a military presence in China

• To limit trade with China

• To promote Chinese imperialism

• To ensure equal trading rights for all countries in China

What year did the United States annex Hawaii?

• 1912

• 1776

• 1898

• 1865

What was the main idea behind the Roosevelt Corollary?

• To promote peace and stability in Latin America

• To support the independence movements in Latin America

• To establish a trade agreement with Latin American nations

• To assert the right of the United States to intervene in the affairs of Latin American nations

What was the outcome of the Philippine-American War?

• Philippine independence from American rule

• Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines

• Japanese colonial rule in the Philippines

• American colonial rule in the Philippines

What was the main principle of Big Stick Diplomacy?

• To rely solely on economic sanctions

• To use military force to achieve American goals

• To avoid any use of military force

• To promote peace and negotiation

Who were the main parties involved in the Spanish-American War?

• France and England

• United States and Spain

• Germany and Italy

• United States and Mexico

What impact did the Open Door Policy have on trade with China?

• It increased trade with China by allowing all countries to have equal access.

• It decreased trade with China by limiting access to certain countries.

• It had no impact on trade with China.

• It only benefited the United States and had no effect on other countries.

What were the reasons for the annexation of Hawaii?

• Cultural exchange and cooperation

• Respect for Hawaiian sovereignty

• Economic interests, desire for naval bases, and belief in American superiority

• Desire for peace and stability

How did the United States justify its intervention in Latin America under the Roosevelt Corollary?

• To spread democracy and freedom in Latin America

• To exploit natural resources for the benefit of the Latin American countries

• To establish military bases for protection against potential threats from Asia

• Claiming the right to intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American countries to prevent European intervention and maintain stability.