American Expansion and Imperialism

Analyze the 'Major Imperial Powers, 1900' map in the lesson. Select from the list of countries those that belonged to the British Empire.

• Australia

• Egypt

• India

• Canada

• China

Explaining: Why did imperialist empires want colonies?

• To expand their territory and influence

• To promote global peace and cooperation

• To reduce their own population

• To support local economies

Identifying Causes: Which of the following was a reason the United States began annexing territories in the 1880s?

• Economic expansion

• Military strategy

• Cultural superiority

• Political influence

Identifying Effects: The French- and American-led project of building the Panama Canal affected laborers in which of the following ways?

• Improved working conditions and high wages

• Exposure to diseases and harsh working conditions

• Provided educational opportunities

• Led to a decrease in global trade

Analyzing: The Boxer Rebellion was an example of Chinese resistance to foreign influence. Why might violence be the result of foreign nations competing for power in other countries?

• Because foreign nations often exploit local resources, leading to conflict.

• Because foreign nations always bring peace and prosperity.

• Because foreign nations have no interest in other countries.

• Because foreign nations promote cultural exchange.

Explaining: Why did President Wilson send U.S. troops to Mexico, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic?

• To promote democracy and stability in the region

• To support local governments against foreign intervention

• To protect American business interests

• To respond to military aggression against the U.S.

How was U.S. imperialism similar to and different from U.S. westward expansion?

• U.S. imperialism and westward expansion both involved territorial acquisition, but imperialism extended beyond continental borders.

• U.S. imperialism focused on economic dominance, while westward expansion was about settling new lands.

• Both U.S. imperialism and westward expansion were driven by the idea of manifest destiny.

• U.S. imperialism was primarily a 20th-century phenomenon, whereas westward expansion occurred in the 19th century.

What ability is this picture showing?

• to build an empire of American control & influence

• to avoid involvement in foreign conflicts

• to use America's military strength to police the Western Hemisphere

• to access new overseas markets for American products

What is the policy of extending a country's power by taking over a smaller, weaker nation?

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

How did the United States expand its power abroad during this period?

• By negotiating trade agreements with European powers

• By engaging in the Spanish-American War and the conflict in the Philippines

• By establishing naval bases and exerting influence in the Western Hemisphere

• By acquiring territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines