Imperialism Review questions

How did American missionaries affect expansionism?

• They guided immigrants to America, which increased pro-expansionist sentiment in the United States.

• They encouraged expansionism by strengthening American presence abroad.

• They minimized expansionism by strengthening foreign communities.

• They encouraged expansionism by forming militant political organizations.

How did Alfred Thayer Mahan help to strengthen American power?

• He urged the United States to build a modern naval fleet.

• He led American missionaries on expeditions abroad.

• He convinced leaders to secure large colonies to gain natural resources.

• He encouraged factory development to boost the economy.

What role did Sanford B. Dole play in American expansion?

• He negotiated a treaty between the Queen of Hawaii and the U.S.

• He encouraged the American government to annex Hawaii.

• He founded a community of influential American planters in Hawaii.

• He established a constitution that gave power to American planters.

How did the United States gain control of Hawaii?

• The United States Congress declared war against Hawaii.

• Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani signed a treaty with President Harrison.

Which resource discovered near Alaska caused an immediate increase in the settlers entering the territory in the nineteenth century?

• oil

• coal

• gold

• silver

How did the Spanish reaction to José Martí's war of independence influence American public opinion?

• Many Americans opposed Spain's tactics and expressed support for Cuban independence.

• Most Americans felt no sympathy for Martí's efforts to win independence but were outraged by the Spanish destruction of American property in Cuba.

• Many Americans opposed Spanish tactics and hoped that France would take control of Cuba.

• Most Americans felt Spain's reaction was reasonable and hoped the rebellion would be put down quickly.

How was the United States affected by the conclusion of the Spanish-American War?

• The conclusion of the war brought both economic benefits and increased political influence to the United States.

• The economy of the United States suffered when the production of weapons and supplies decreased at the end of the war.

• The United States gained a military victory without the loss of American lives.

• The United States turned inward, choosing to focus on domestic issues rather than foreign policy.

Why did Emilio Aguinaldo organize an insurrection against U.S. rule in the Philippines?

• He had always opposed American policy in the region.

• He wanted to acquire new Western territories.

• He needed to assert his country's loyalty toward Spain.

• He felt betrayed by the U.S. decision to occupy his country.

When Republican William McKinley ran for reelection, why did he choose Theodore Roosevelt as his vice-presidential running mate?

• Roosevelt had taken a strong stand against the Spanish-American war, and McKinley hoped this would increase his support among Democrats.

• McKinley hoped that Roosevelt's status as a war hero from the Spanish-American war would help his candidacy.

Powerful countries controlling weaker countries.

• Imperialism

• Isolation

• Divest

• Open Door Policy