WW1 Spanish American War History 11 Test Review

What is imperialism?

• Expanding a country's influence through military force

• Open China's trade

• China rebellion caused by foreign influence

What was the Open Door Polocy?

• Expanding a country's influence through military force

• Open China's trade

• China rebellion caused by foreign influence

What was the Boxer Rebelion?

• Expanding a country's influence through military force

• Open China's trade

• China Rebellion caused by foreign influence

What is not a cause of the Spanish American War?

• De Lome Letter

• Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

• Yellow Journalism

• US interest in Cuba

What is Yellow Journalism?

• Use of wealth to influence others

• US Calvary led by Teddy Roosevelt

• Media exaggerated in the news

The U.S. annexed this territory after white businessmen overthrew the monarchy and established a provisional government in its place.

• Puerto Rico

• Philippines

• Alaska

• Hawaii

Why was the US initially interested in Hawaii?

• sugar plantations were very valuable

• an abundance of oil was discovered

• to develop a military base

• to learn the culture of the natives

Which of the following headlines best illustrates the concept of Imperialism?

• "The United States Annexes Puerto Rico"
• "The Supreme Court bans Segregation in Public Schools"

How did the US get Alaska?

• Bought from Spain

• Bought from Russia

What was the Big Stick Policy?

• By Teddy, be kind but have a big military

• By Taft, use wealth to influence others

• By Wilson, be kind