APUSH Imperialism

What is a "sphere of influence" and how did it drive America into Asia?

• A region where a country has power to affect developments although it has no formal authority

• A type of government system

• A trade agreement between two countries

• A military alliance

How did the Chinese react to the "Open Door Policy?"

• They welcomed it with open arms

• They were indifferent to it

• They opposed it, leading to the Boxer Rebellion

• They signed a treaty in support

How did America involve itself in Latin America?

• Through military invasions

• By establishing trade embargoes

• By implementing the Monroe Doctrine

• Through economic and political influence

What was the original interest in gaining the Hawaiian Islands?

• To establish a military base

• For agricultural and economic benefits

• To spread democracy

• To explore new cultures

How did the United States gain control of the Philippines?

• Through a peace treaty

• By purchasing the islands

• Through military conquest

• By forming an alliance

How did the United States get control of Puerto Rico?

• Through a peace treaty with Spain

• By purchasing it from Spain

• By discovering it first

• Through a mutual agreement with Puerto Rico

How did the United States benefit economically from Puerto Rico?

• By establishing a gold mine

• Through agricultural exports

• By setting up a major port

• Through oil extraction

How did the U.S. states get control of the Panama Canal? Why were they interested in it?

• By purchasing it from Colombia

• Through a treaty with Panama

• By discovering it first

• Through a mutual agreement with Panama

How did the United States gain control of Cuba?

• Through a peace treaty with Spain

• By purchasing it from Spain

• By discovering it first

• Through a mutual agreement with Cuba

What was the Platt Amendment and how did this impact Cuba?

• It allowed Cuba to trade freely

• It restricted Cuba's sovereignty

• It granted Cuba independence

• It allowed Cuba to form its own government