US Imperialism

Imperialism is __________.

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Why did nations want to be imperialistic?

• They wanted prestige among other nations
• They needed more natural resources
• They needed more markets to sell industrial goods
• All of the Above

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

Teddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick," what did he mean by this when dealing with foreign countries.

• 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.

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

 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

Roosevelt Corollary is also known as

• Big Stick Policy
• Dollar Diplomacy
• Rough Riders
• Monroe Doctrine

Examine the political cartoon below. Which foreign policy is illustrated in the cartoon?

•  Big Stick Policy
•  Dollar Diplomacy
• Moral Diplomacy
• Open Door Policy

The Belief Americans were morally superior and had the divine right to expand the nation from sea to sea

• Manifest Destiny
• Expansionism
• American Individualism

A nations idea to expand its boundaries

• Native American Removal Act
• Expansionist Policy
• Declaration of Independance
• Monroe Doctrine