U3T1 The Changing World and US Imperialism

What was one of the main reasons American businessmen and sugar planters pushed for the annexation of Hawaii?

• To protect their economic interests

• To promote Hawaiian culture

• To establish a new government

• To avoid military conflict

What was a significant impact of the annexation on Native Hawaiians?

• Increased political power

• Loss of sovereignty

• Improved economic conditions

• Strengthened cultural influence

Why was Hawaii's location considered strategically important to the United States?

• It was a major tourist destination

• It provided military advantages in the Pacific

• It was close to European markets

• It had abundant natural resources

What was the primary cause of the Spanish American War?

• The United States' interest in supporting Cuba's fight for independence

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• Sensationalist journalism

• The Treaty of Paris

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1898?

• Spain relinquished its claims to Cuba and ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States

• Cuba gained complete independence without any U.S. influence

• The U.S. withdrew all its forces from the Caribbean

• Spain retained control over the Philippines

What was the significance of the Platt Amendment for Cuba?

• It allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuban matters and established a naval base at Guantanamo Bay

• It granted Cuba complete independence from any foreign influence

• It returned control of Cuba to Spain

• It ended U.S. influence in the Caribbean region

What is yellow journalism primarily characterized by?

• Sensationalism over facts

• Accurate and detailed reporting

• Objective and unbiased news

• In-depth investigative journalism

Which event did yellow journalism significantly influence by swaying public opinion?

• The Spanish-American War

• World War I

• The Civil War

• The Vietnam War

What was one of the consequences of yellow journalism during the Spanish-American War?

• It stirred emotions and influenced the U.S. government's decision to intervene.

• It provided accurate and unbiased information about the events in Cuba.

• It prevented the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.

• It led to a peaceful resolution between the U.S. and Spain.

What was one of the main challenges faced during the construction of the Panama Canal?

• Dense jungle and mountainous terrain

• Lack of funding

• Opposition from local communities

• Shortage of skilled labor