9th Grade: Chapter 5 American Imperialism Review

Which of these was NOT a reason that many people supported US imperialism?

• Americans believed they were culturally superior to other cultures and groups
• America needed foreign markets for its manufactured goods
• Maintaining imperial holdings would be very time consuming and expensive
• The US needed strategically located naval bases to protect its ships

What two areas was the Spanish-American War fought? Select the two areas

• Carribean
• The Philippines
• India
• China

What is the distance in miles between the southern tip of Florida and Cuba

• 100 miles
• 200 miles
• 150 miles
• 75 miles

What site was NOT chosen for the Panama Canal?

• Panama
• Nicaragua

How did yellow journalism help lead to the Spanish-American War?

• It fueled American sympathies for Cubans and anger against Spain
• It convinced Americans that they had to gain full control of Cuba
• It highlighted the extreme costs of imperialism in Latin America
• It made Americans realize they had more economic interests in the Philippines

What three territories did the US gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba, Haiti, and Puerto Rico
• Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Hawaii
• Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico
• Guam, Puerto Rico, and Philippines

What was the goal of the Open Door Notes in China?

• To keep foreign nations from taking over China
• To annex China as an official American territory
• To end all foreign investment in China’s industries
• To end territorial conflicts between China and Japan

How did most Filipinos feel about being annexed by the US?

• They mostly supported it
• They were neutral about it
• They were outraged by it
• They generally accepted it

How was US imperialism in China different from other areas?

• The US agreed to carve up Chinese territory with other imperialist powers
• The US didn’t want anyone to annex any territory in China
• The US fought a war with France and Britain to gain control of China
• The US only wanted to control Chinese politics, not the economy

What did many Americans during the imperial period believe that the US economy depended on? (Hint: this was a "deeply held belief")

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