U.S. Expansion and Imperialism

What event marked the United States' emergence as a significant world power?

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The Spanish-American War

• The construction of the Panama Canal

• The acquisition of Alaska

Which event directly led to the Spanish-American War?

• The Battle of San Juan Hill

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• The construction of the Panama Canal

• The annexation of Hawaii

Which territories did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam

• Alaska, Hawaii, and the Philippines

• The Philippines, Cuba, and Alaska

• Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

Why did the United States annex Hawaii?

• To use as a naval base

• For its sugar plantations

• As a gateway to trade with China

• To protect American citizens living there

What was the outcome of the Philippine-American War?

• The United States established a military base in the Philippines

• The United States abandoned its claim to the Philippines

• The Philippines became a U.S. territory

• The Philippines gained immediate independence

What was a major reason for the United States to build the Panama Canal?

• To help with the colonization of Latin America

• To improve naval movement between oceans

• To facilitate trade with Asia

• To prevent European intervention in the Americas

What was a significant challenge in building the Panama Canal?

• Dealing with attacks from local indigenous groups

• Finding a workforce skilled enough to complete the project

• Negotiating with Colombia for the land

• Overcoming tropical diseases and difficult terrain

What was the primary purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary?

• To justify U.S. intervention in Latin American affairs

• To declare U.S. neutrality in European conflicts

• To encourage European investment in Latin America

• To promote free trade between the U.S. and Latin America

How did the United States justify intervening in Latin American countries according to the Roosevelt Corollary?

• To protect American investments

• To collect debts on behalf of European countries

• To spread democracy

• To prevent European colonization

Which statement best describes the U.S. approach to foreign policy under President Theodore Roosevelt?

• "Peace through strength"

• "Speak softly and carry a big stick"

• "Avoid entangling alliances"

• "Make the world safe for democracy"