American Imperialism and the Spanish-American War

How did the "New Imperialism" of the late 19th and early 20th centuries differ from earlier forms of colonization?

• It focused on settling new lands and completely displacing native populations.

• It involved ruling other places without necessarily settling them or displacing native people.

• It was primarily driven by religious conversion rather than economic gain.

• It only involved European powers and excluded the United States.

What was a primary economic reason for the United States to pursue imperialism?

• To find new sources of cheap labor for American factories.

• To acquire more land for agricultural expansion within its borders.

• To find new markets to sell American-made products.

• To gain access to new types of raw materials not available in the US.

According to Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan, what was essential for a nation to become a great power like Great Britain?

• Developing a strong agricultural economy.

• Controlling the seas and dominating international commerce.

• Establishing strong alliances with other powerful nations.

• Focusing on internal development and avoiding foreign entanglements.

What event significantly contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?

• The US desire to annex Canada.

• Cuban rebels fighting for independence from Spain.

• The discovery of gold in Alaska.

• The US opening trade with Japan.

What event significantly increased American public support for war against Spain?

• The passage of the Teller Amendment

• The sinking of the USS Maine

• The Battle of San Juan Hill

• President McKinley's peace message

Which of these territories became part of the United States after the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba

• Hawaii

• The Philippines

• Panama

Why did Emilio Aguinaldo, the leader of the Filipino rebellion, eventually fight against the United States?

• He wanted the Philippines to remain under Spanish rule.

• He believed the United States would not grant the Philippines independence.

• He disagreed with the US economic policies in the region.

• He sought to establish a monarchy in the Philippines.

What was a key economic reason given by supporters of American imperialism for expanding into new territories?

• To find new sources of raw materials for American industries.

• To create new markets for American-made products.

• To establish military bases for global defense.

• To spread American democratic ideals to other nations.