Imperialism

The policy of a larger, more powerful nation taking over a smaller, weaker nation is

• Imperialism

• nationalism

• exploration

Which two were things Industrialized countries needed from those areas they imperialized?

• raw materials and markets

• markets and government positions

• raw materials and trade routes

China was divided into___________________________ by foreign powers 

• Colonies 
• Protectorates 
• Spheres of Influence
• Empires

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine established the US’s right to ___.

• build the Panama Canal 
• annex Hawaii
• attack the Spanish 
• intervene in Latin America

In __, sugar planters staged a rebellion.  It was annexed into the US in 1898. 

• Japan 
• Hawaii 
• Panama
• China  

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons the U.S. was involved in Hawaii?

• To spread Christianity
• Their location provided a good spot for the navy to have a base
• They wanted to learn the Hawaiian culture
• They wanted to have sole control over the sugar industry

 How did the U.S. get the land for the Panama Canal?

• The U.S. took it with military force.
• Bought it from Colombia for $10 million
• Made a deal with  Panama after the U.S. helped it  gain their independence from Colombia
• The U.S. rented it from Panama

Why was building the Panama Canal so important to the United States? 

• It allowed endangered animals to expand their territory
• It allowed U.S. families to stay connected with each other
• It increased Canada's military capability.
• It would be a major shipping canal connecting the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans

Teddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick." What did he mean by this?

• Debate calmly, and always be willing to negotiate
• Speak quietly, but yell if necessary.
• Negotiate peacefully, but always have the threat of the military to back you up.
• Never back down when there is conflict.

Describe how the United States acquired Hawaii. 

• The U.S government won Hawaii in a battle with Japan
• After Queen Liliuokalani died the U.S. purchased Hawaii for 20 million dollars
• U.S. won a war with Spain and Spain sold Hawaii for $7million to the U.S.
• U.S. Overthrew Queen Liliuokalani and became a U.S. territory in 1898