Imperialism Unit

What are some reasons the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898? (Choose 3)

• To establish a naval base in the Pacific
• To acquire sugar plantations
• For help making clothes
• To help Christianize and spread democracy to the Hawaiian people

Who was the Hawaiian monarch that was overthrown during the annexation process?

• Queen Victoria
• Queen Liliuokalani
• King Kamehameha III

What role did American plantation owners play in the annexation of Hawaii?

• They did not play and significant role in the annexation process
• They wanted annexation to protect their economic interests
• They fought against the U.S. military during the annexation process

U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry traveled to Japan with four warships in 1853 because the United States

• intended to punish Japan for expanding into Korea.
• wanted to force Japan to open its markets to American consumer goods.
• hoped to annex Japan and make it a U.S. territory.

To add new land and build an American empire, the United States purchased which territory from Russia in 1867?

• Hawaii
• Siberia
• Canada
• Alaska

What does it mean that Japan and several European nations “carved out spheres of influence” in China?

• They made secret trade agreements with the Chinese government.
• They openly supported and influenced specific Chinese political parties.
• They controlled resources and trade in specific areas of China.

Which event is often cited as the immediate cause of the Spanish-American War?

• The sinking of the USS Maine
• The battle of San Juan Hill
• The Treaty of Paris

Which territories did the U.S. gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico
• Hawaii, Alaska, and the Philippines
• Mexico, Panama, and Alaska

Why did newspapers use yellow journalism during the Spanish-American War?

• To provide accurate and unbiased information
• To influence public opinion in favor of war
• To educate people about the history of journalism

The first action of the Spanish-American War occurred in...

• the Philippines
• Puerto Rice
• the Dominican Republic
• Spain