Imperialism and the Progressive Era

What is Imperialism?

• Policy of extending control over weaker nations

• Form of economic policy promoting free trade

• Form of political party in the United States during the Roosevelt Administration

• Policy of limiting larger countries from expanding their empires

Who was the Secretary of State Under Lincoln and Johnson that was responsible for purchasing Alaska?

• Henry Clay

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

• William Seward

Who was fighting for their independence during the Spanish American War?

• Spain

• United States

• Cuba

• Hawaii

What is Yellow Journalism?

• Sensational writing used to lure and engage readers

• Newspapers printed on yellow paper

• Cartoons and other fictional forms of writing

• Detailed writings telling the facts of events from a non biased view

What happens to the USS Maine

• It attacks the Spanish fleet sinking all 6 ships

• It explodes in Havana Harbor

• It performs a rescue mission of American troops

• It is captured by the Spanish

During the Spanish American War what other country besides Cuba will the United States be fighting in?

• The Philippines

• Japan

• Hawaii

• Vietnam

Who was the leader of the Rough Riders?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Dwight Eisenhower

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Patton

Where is a canal put to cut sea travel time from the western coast of the United States, to the eastern coast of the United States.

• Erie

• Panama

• Guam

• Ecuador

What is Progressivism?

• Political, economic, and social change in late 19th century America leads to broad progressive reforms.

• Government laws restricting growth in the middle class

• Political action to limit workers rights

• Government laws promoting child labor

What do Progressives want to see happen with child labor?

• Eliminate child labor under 14

• Promote more child labor

• Fair pay for children

• Eliminate wages for children