American Imperialism

Which country did the United States annex in 1898?

• The United States annexed the country of Mexico in 1898.

• The United States annexed the country of Canada in 1898.

• The United States annexed the country of Hawaii in 1898.

• The United States annexed the country of Japan in 1898.

Which war resulted in the United States gaining control over the Philippines?

• The Korean War

• The Spanish-American War

• The Vietnam War

• The Civil War

What was the Roosevelt Corollary?

• The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, asserting the right of the United States to intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability.

• The Roosevelt Corollary was a trade agreement between the United States and China

• The Roosevelt Corollary was a military alliance between the United States and Canada

• The Roosevelt Corollary was a treaty between the United States and Russia

What was the main reason for the United States to annex Hawaii?

• The main reason for the United States to annex Hawaii was to gain strategic military and economic advantages in the Pacific region.

• To support the Hawaiian monarchy and independence

• To promote cultural exchange and diversity

• To establish a new territory for American settlers

What was the main reason for the United States to build the Panama Canal?

• To facilitate trade between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

• To establish a military base in Central America.

• To promote tourism in the region.

• To create a new route for migration.

Imperialism is __________.

• 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 a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

"Remember the Maine" is a memorable slogan and rallying cry in American History. The slogan symbolizes the onset of which of the following wars?

• World War I

• The Spanish American War

• World War II

• Korean War

The Spanish-American War (1898) marked a turning point in United States foreign policy because the United States....

• developed a plan for peaceful coexistence

• emerged as a major world power

• pledged neutrality in future European conflicts

• refused to become a colonial power

Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

• a desire to spread Christianity
• a need for military bases around the world
• a need for raw materials to be used in factories
• a desire to gain glory

Which is NOT a territory taken over by the US?

• Hawaii

• Philippines

• Puerto Rico

• Japan