American Imperialism Around the Globe

What is the technical definition of imperialism?

• The development of cultural ties with other nations

• The establishment of colonies in foreign lands

• The expansion of influence of one nation over other nations

• The creation of economic partnerships with other countries

Which event marked America's first major attempt to gain territory from another formal country?

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The Mexican-American War

• The Spanish-American War

• The purchase of Alaska

What was the result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?

• The United States gained control of the Philippines

• Mexico lost Texas and an additional 520,000 square miles of land

• The United States annexed Hawaii

• Mexico gained independence from Spain

Which policy did Spain violate that led to the Spanish-American War?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Roosevelt Corollary

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

What territories did the United States gain control of after the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba, Mexico, and the Philippines

• Texas, California, and New Mexico

• The Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

• Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico

Who was the socialist president of Chile overthrown with the help of the CIA?

• Fidel Castro

• Salvador Allende

• Augusto Pinochet

• Hugo Chávez

What is economic imperialism?

• Establishing colonies in foreign lands

• Using military force to control other nations

• Using powerful business or economic control to influence other nations

• Spreading cultural ideas to other nations

Which American corporation is an example of economic imperialism in South America?

• The Coca-Cola Company

• The United Fruit Company

• McDonald's

• General Motors

What is cultural imperialism?

• Using powerful business or economic control to influence other nations

• Spreading cultural ideas or products to other nations

• Establishing colonies in foreign lands

• Using military force to control other nations

Which of the following is an example of cultural imperialism?

• The overthrow of Salvador Allende

• The spread of McDonald's around the world

• The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• The annexation of Texas