American Imperialism Review

One of the primary drivers of American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was (a)  

• Economic resources
• Cultural exchange
• Military alliances
• Technological advancements

Which industry developments spurred the demand for raw materials during American imperialism?

• Agricultural revolution

• Industrial revolution

• Technological revolution

• Cultural revolution

What belief fueled ideological motivations for American imperialism?

• Superiority of democratic and moral ideals

• Desire for cultural diversity

• Need for technological advancement

• Interest in global peace

What role did yellow journalism play in American imperialism?

• Shaping public opinion

• Developing new technologies

• Forming military alliances

• Promoting cultural exchange

Which newspapers were known for publishing inflammatory articles about Cuba?

• New York Journal and New York World

• Washington Post and Los Angeles Times

• Chicago Tribune and Boston Globe

• San Francisco Chronicle and Miami Herald

Match the following justifications with their corresponding American interventions.

• Joining forces with other countries for mutual defense

• Expanding trade routes

• Intervening in foreign nations to support human rights

• Helping oppressed peoples

• Securing new markets for American goods

• Forming military alliances

• Investing in scientific research and innovation

• Developing new technologies

Match the following arguments with their potential consequences.

• Becoming involved in international disputes.

• It would promote global peace.

• Boosting the national economy through new markets.

• It would lead to economic prosperity.

• Promoting American values globally.

• It could lead to entanglements in foreign conflicts.

• Encouraging worldwide harmony.

• It would strengthen American ideals.

Which war marked a turning point in American imperialism?

• World War I

• The Spanish-American War

• The Civil War

• The Vietnam War

Why did the U.S. annex Hawaii in 1898?

• For its natural resources

• For its strategic location

• To promote tourism

• To establish a cultural exchange

(a)   allowed for American intervention in Cuban affairs.

• The Treaty of Versailles
• The Platt Amendment
• The Monroe Doctrine
• The Roosevelt Corollary