Imperialism is __________.

when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

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 weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

How did the Roosevelt Corollary alter or change the Monroe Doctrine?

The corollary strengthened the Monroe Doctrine by allowing the U.S. to act as an international police force

the corollary completely destroyed the Monroe Doctrine

The corollary had no effect on the Monroe Doctrine

What was the Open Door Policy?

It led to an end to spheres of influence in China.

It was first proposed by the U.S.

It called for equal trading rights in China.

What was the goal of President Taft's Dollar Diplomacy?

Create stability abroad for benefit of US commercial interests

Help US allies increase readiness of armed forces

Raise living standards of people in poverty-stricken countries

Support development of democracies in Central America

Ship got exploded and led to the start of the Spanish American War

Exaggerated/fake news about war

Led the Rough Riders to victory in their battle with Spain in Puerto Rico

Territories the U.S. gained as the result of the Spanish American War

Invested money into overthrowing the monarchy and have Hawaii annexed by the U.S

What was one economic effect of the Spanish American Wa r?

The United States gained access to natural resources and overseas markets through gaining new territories.

Shipbuilding industries in the United States declined.

Demand for coal and petroleum as energy sources declined.

What was one significant impact of the opening of the Panama Canal ?

Increased trade by reducing travel times between the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean.

Helped reduce the spread of communism in Latin America

Resulted in the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement

Why did the Spanish American War move the U.S. into the position of a world power?

The U.S. acquired Spanish territories into the Caribbean and Pacific.

The U.S. stopped the spread of communism.

The U.S. proved its nuclear capabilities.

Which of the following was a significant result of the Spanish-American War?

The United States established itself as a major world power.

The United States formed a naval alliance with Germany.

The United States gained control of Texas.

The United States repealed the Monroe Doctrine.

During the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, what was the strongest motivation for United States intervention in Latin America?

Protecting its growing foreign investments

Putting an end to growing independence movements

Reducing the influence of Communism

Which message is BEST represented in the political cartoon above?

The United States needed to acquire new foreign territories.

The United States needed to complete Manifest Destiny.

The United States needed to continue a policy of isolationism.

The United States needed to concentrate on domestic social issues.

After fulfilling the ideal of Manifest Destiny and expanding its territory to the Pacific Ocean, why did the United States shift from a policy of Isolationism to imperialism?

to find new markets to sell goods and acquire raw materials

to find new territory to relieve overcrowding in cities

to discover new technology to improve industrial efficiency

to compete with European nations by establishing colonies in Africa

The U.S. entered the war on the side of the Allies which included...

Britain, France, and Austria-Hungary

What was the Zimmerman Telegram

A German communication encouraging Mexico to side against the U.S.

A German communication promising not to use U-boats

A German communication promising to recognize American neutrality

A British communication urging the U.S. to enter the war

How did U-boat warfare lead to the U.S. entering WWI?

Unrestricted warfare resulted in the sinking of American ships

The U.S. Navy wanted to protect territory in the Pacific

The U.S. wanted to prevent other countries from getting technologically superior navies

The U.S. wanted German territory for itself

How did WW1 impact women on the homefront?

Many women found skilled employment

Women lost many of their civil rights

Women were prevented from helping the war effort

Women were drafted to fight in the U.S. Army

How did warfare change during WW1?

Armies waged slow, defensive trench warfare due to industrial weapons

Armies waged fast, lightning warfare with groundbreaking technology

Armies met in old-fashioned battles in open fields

Armies used airplanes to bomb the enemy into submission

Which idea is illustrated by the Supreme Court cases Schenck V. US and Korematsu V. US?

During wartime, limitations on civil rights have been upheld by judicial action.

The free speech rights of Communists have often been violated.

The rights of protesters have been preserved even in times of national stress.

Economic interests of foreign nations are frequently upheld in US courts.

What was the main reason the U.S. decided to enter the war on the Allied side?

Germany's unrestricted submarine attacks

Germany's attempt to get Mexico involved in the war

Germany's sinking of the Lusitania

Why did the U.S. not ratify the Treaty of Versailles?

Thought the League of Nations would force us to get involved in every issue that takes place in Europe.

We were upset that Kaiser Wilhelm was removed

We were mad at Britain and France

How did many Americans react to the Zimmermann Telegram?

They were outraged over a possible German-Mexican alliance, & it became the overt act that led us to war.

They became concerned about Russian expansion

They wanted to avoid membership in the League of Nations.

They still did not support going to war.

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1898 military conflict that began with the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana, Cuba

Mexican Revolution

WWI

Spanish American War

Hawaiian Annexation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The U.S. policy of using the nation's economic power to exert influence over other countries

Moral Diplomacy

Dollar Diplomacy

Open Door Policy

Big Stick Diplomacy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Extension of the Monroe Doctrine in 1904 in which the U.S. claimed the right to protect its economic interests by means of military intervention in the affairs of Western Hemisphere nations

Dollar Diplomacy

Open Door Policy

Roosevelt Corollary

Moral Diplomacy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Policy among Germany, Russia, Great Britain, France, Italy, and Japan in which these countries would not interfere with U.S. trading rights in China

Roosevelt Corollary

Dollar Diplomacy

Open Door Policy

Big Stick Diplomacy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Theodore Roosevelt's policy of backing up diplomatic relations with military force

Moral Diplomacy

Dollar Diplomacy

Open Door Policy

Big Stick Diplomacy

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The use of sensationalized and exaggerated reporting by newspapers or magazines to attract readers

Nationalism

Imperialism

Yellow Journalism

Expansionism

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Policy of Woodrow Wilson stating that the U.S. could not officially recognize governments that were oppressive, undemocratic, or opposed to U.S. business interests

Moral Diplomacy

Dollar Diplomacy

Open Door Policy

Big Stick Diplomacy

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U.S. Imperialism/WWI

1898 military conflict that began with the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana, Cuba

The U.S. policy of using the nation's economic power to exert influence over other countries

Extension of the Monroe Doctrine in 1904 in which the U.S. claimed the right to protect its economic interests by means of military intervention in the affairs of Western Hemisphere nations

Policy among Germany, Russia, Great Britain, France, Italy, and Japan in which these countries would not interfere with U.S. trading rights in China

Theodore Roosevelt's policy of backing up diplomatic relations with military force

The use of sensationalized and exaggerated reporting by newspapers or magazines to attract readers

Policy of Woodrow Wilson stating that the U.S. could not officially recognize governments that were oppressive, undemocratic, or opposed to U.S. business interests

A volunteer cavalry regiment, commanded by Theodore Roosevelt that served in the Spanish American War

An artificial waterway built to provide a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, opened in in 1914

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