Unit 3: Imperialism and WW1 REVIEW

What is the definition of imperialism?

• A country using military force or diplomatic influence to control other countries.

• A country using economic policies to control other countries.

• A country using cultural influence to control other countries.

Match the following goals of American Imperialism with their descriptions:

• Expanding influence through cultural means

• Establishing new military bases

• Acquiring materials for economic benefit

• Finding new natural resources

• Securing locations for military advantage

• Spreading American Culture

How did the United States acquire Hawaii and how is it an example of imperialism?

The U.S. acquired Alaska from (a)   .

• Canada

• Russia

• Mexico

Fill in the blank: The U.S. acquired Alaska because it has lots of (a)   resources for the United States to use.

What resources did Hawaii have that made it an example of American imperialism?

What was the main reason the U.S. declared war on Spain during the Spanish-American War?

• To help Cuba

• To expand territory

• To gain resources

• To form alliances.

Fill in the blank: The U.S. received (a)   , Guam, and the Philippines from Spain after the Spanish-American War.

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

Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War 1?

• A) Militarism

• B) Alliances

• C) Isolationism

• D) Nationalism