U.S. Imperialism

Platt Amendment's passage resulted in?

• Puerto Rico became self-governing commonwealth

• Creation of US military base in Cuba

• Official end to Spanish American war

• Establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan

Leader of Hawaii when the American businesses over threw the government

• Sanford Dole

• Queen Liliokahlani

• Emilio Zapata

• Jose Marti

Three reasons for imperialism include: a belief in racial superiority and to spread Christianity, military competition and

• Economic competition for raw materials

• Economic competition for markets for its manufactured goods

• none of these

• both of these

Filipinos felt this when Filipinos were _______________ the U.S. did not grant independence

• relieved

• outraged

• happy

• indifferent

The use of sensationalized and exaggerated reporting by newspapers or magazines to attract readers

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Yellow Journalism

• Expansionism

Why did industrial nations pursue imperialism in the late 1800s?

• Ensure peace throughout the world

• Remain isolated and focused on problems at home

• Open overseas markets and gain valuable resources

• Overthrow corrupt governments

Choose TWO beliefs that helped build support for American imperialism.

• A feeling of superiority

• America's history as a former colony

• Lack of American industry

• Manifest Destiny

What is imperialism?

• The act of separating from a larger power and declaring independence

• The domination of stronger nations over weaker nations

• Sensational, biased, exaggerated or false reporting

• The practice of remaining apart from other countries

How did "gunboat diplomacy" allow the U.S. to expand its global influence?

• The military was able to escort the president around the globe

• Military power allowed the U.S. to intimidate weaker countries

• Weak countries wanted protection from the U.S.

• A weak navy meant the U.S. couldn't protect trade

Why did the U.S. expand into the Pacific as trade with Asian nations grew?

• The U.S. needed ports for its ships to refuel and resupply.

• Pacific ports were very close and convenient to the U.S.

• The U.S. invaded Japan while practicing "gunboat diplomacy"

• The U.S. felt threatened by China.