US Imperialism and Global Conflicts

Which treaty concluded the Spanish-American War, and what were its major territorial provisions?

• Treaty of Paris (1898), ceding Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S.

• Treaty of Versailles (1919), ceding Germany's colonies to France and Britain.

• Treaty of Ghent (1814), ending the War of 1812 between the U.S. and Britain.

• Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), dividing the New World between Spain and Portugal.

Which territories did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War, and how did this acquisition affect its foreign policy?

• Hawaii and Alaska, leading to increased isolationism

• Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, leading to a more interventionist foreign policy

• Cuba and Greenland, leading to a focus on European affairs

• The Virgin Islands and Bermuda, leading to a focus on Caribbean trade.

Which of the following was NOT a territory acquired by the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War: Guam, Philippines, Cuba, or Hawaii?

• Guam

• Philippines

• Cuba

• Hawaii

Those who felt that imperialism violated the basic principles of which the United States was founded are known as the .

• American Anti-Imperialist League

• American Imperialist Society

• United States Expansionist Coalition

• National Anti-Imperialism Alliance

Describe why the United States issued the Monroe Doctrine?

• To promote trade with European countries.

• To stop European countries from having power in the Americas.

• To encourage immigration from Europe to the Americas.

• To establish military bases in Europe.

What does the "N" in the MAIN causes of World War I stand for, and how did it influence the political climate in Europe?

• Nationalism, by fostering intense pride and competition among nations

• Neutrality, by promoting peace and cooperation

• Nuclear arms race, by escalating tensions between countries

• National security, by prioritizing military strength

What was the United States' stance on international affairs during the early years of World War I?

• Neutrality

• Interventionism

• Isolationism

• Imperialism

What was a major impact of the Spanish-American War?

• The United States became a major imperial power in the Americas.

• The United States lost its territories in the Caribbean.

• Spain regained control over its former colonies.

• The United States focused solely on domestic issues.

What does the "M" in the MAIN causes of World War I stand for, and how did it contribute to the war's outbreak?

• Militarism, by fostering an arms race and glorifying military power

• Monetary policy, by creating economic instability

• Migration, by increasing tensions between nations

• Media influence, by spreading propaganda

Which event is often cited as the immediate catalyst for the United States declaring war on Spain in 1898?

• The De Lôme Letter scandal

• The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor

• The annexation of the Philippines

• The assassination of President McKinley