CS 14: American Imperialism Vocabulary

What does the term "annexation" refer to?

• the process of adding land to a city, state, or country

• To establish a trade agreement

• The process of forming a military alliance

• To create a cultural exchange program

What was the result of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?

• The United States claimed the right to intervene in Latin American countries to maintain stability and prevent European involvement.

• The United States withdrew from all involvement in Latin American affairs, promoting a strict policy of isolationism.

• The Roosevelt Corollary encouraged European nations to colonize Latin America in exchange for economic aid.

• The United States signed a treaty with Spain, returning former Spanish colonies in Latin America to European control.

What is "yellow journalism" known for?

• Manipulating and sensationalizing news stories

• Reporting only factual information

• Focusing on scientific discoveries

• Promoting educational content

What event did the explosion of the Maine contribute to?

• The start of the Spanish-American War

• The end of World War I

• The beginning of the Civil War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Who led the Rough Riders?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the Spanish-American War related to?

• The war between Spain and the US related to the independence of Cuba

• The conflict over the Louisiana Purchase

• The battle for Texas independence

• The struggle for control of the Panama Canal

What is "Imperialism" a belief in?

• Empire building by control of one country over another

• Establishing democratic governments worldwide

• Promoting global peace and harmony

• Supporting free trade agreements

What was the purpose of the Open-door policy?

• To allow equal trading in China for all nations

• To close borders to foreign trade

• To establish a single currency

• To promote cultural exchanges

Why was the Panama Canal built by the US?

• To promote trade

• To serve as a military base

• To create a tourist attraction

• To establish a wildlife reserve

What was Manifest Destiny?

• the belief that Americans had the right to spread across the continent

• The need to establish a monarchy within the United Sates

• the belief that America must follow a policy of isolationism in order to remain free

• a focus on industrialization and the creation of wealth