5.2 USHC American Expansionism and the Spanish-American War

What was a key factor that led the United States to move from isolationism to intervention in the late 19th century?

• The need for more agricultural land

• The desire to spread democracy

• The need for raw materials and new markets

• The influence of European alliances

Which of the following was a result of the United States' involvement in the Spanish-American War?

• Decreased influence in Latin America

• Emergence as a world power

• Isolation from European affairs

• Reduction in naval power

What was the role of Alfred Thayer Mahan in American expansionism?

• He opposed naval expansion

• He advocated for increased naval power

• He promoted isolationism

• He discouraged overseas markets

What was a reason for the United States' involvement in the Spanish-American War?

• To support the Spanish regime

• To gain control of European markets

• Sympathy for the democratic aspirations of Cuban rebels

• To reduce military expenditures

What event led to increased pressure on President McKinley to ask Congress for a declaration of war?

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

• The capture of Manila Harbor

• The publication of the Monroe Doctrine

What argument did Anti-Imperialists use against the annexation of the Philippines?

• Filipinos were capable of self-governance

• It would lead to economic decline

• It was against the Monroe Doctrine

• Filipinos could never be incorporated into the union

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy with China?

• To annex Chinese territories

• To allow foreign powers equal opportunity to trade

• To establish military bases in China

• To promote Chinese sovereignty

What was the United States' role in the Boxer Rebellion?

• They supported the Boxers

• They led a multinational effort to suppress the rebellion

• They remained neutral

• They withdrew from China

What was the impact of the Platt Amendment on Cuba?

• It granted Cuba full independence

• It allowed U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs

• It annexed Cuba to the United States

• It ended U.S. involvement in Cuba

What was the effect of the United States' involvement in Latin America after the Spanish American War?

• Decreased American influence

• Increased American control of the canal

• Full independence for Latin American countries

• Withdrawal of American troops