Exploring American Imperialism

Ryan and Matthew are looking at a political cartoon that shows a large country controlling smaller countries. Ryan asks, "What is the definition of imperialism as shown in this cartoon?"

• The policy of building roads and bridges in a country

• The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force

• The belief in equal rights for all citizens

• The process of electing government officials

During a history class discussion, Alexa and Viviana were looking at a political cartoon that depicted the U.S. Secretary of State signing papers for the Alaska Purchase. They were debating who was responsible for this historic event. Who was it?

• John Hay

• William H. Seward

• Theodore Roosevelt

• James Monroe

During a history class, Brandon and Michael were watching a cartoon that humorously depicted the Alaska Purchase. The cartoon referred to the nickname given to this event. What was it?

• Roosevelt's Gamble

• Seward's Folly

• Monroe's Mistake

• Hay's Hope

Match each U.S. foreign policy with the correct description or historical context.

• A policy created to prevent European colonization in the Americas.

• Open Door Policy

• An extension of the Monroe Doctrine asserting the U.S. right to intervene in Latin American affairs.

• Dollar Diplomacy

• A policy that aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China.

• Monroe Doctrine

• A policy that encouraged U.S. investment in Latin America to increase influence.

• Roosevelt Corollary

The main purpose of the Panama Canal is to (a)   .

• To connect the Atlantic and Pacific
• To provide fresh water to Panama Ci
• To separate North and South America
• To serve as a tourist attraction

During a classroom discussion, AJ and Elaina are watching a political cartoon about international policies. Their teacher asks, "Which policy was designed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China, as depicted in the cartoon?"

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Open Door Policy

• Monroe Doctrine

• Roosevelt Corollary

JP and Alex are watching a cartoon where different countries are shown dividing up a big cake labeled "China." In their history class, they discuss what this cartoon is trying to show about "Spheres of Influence" in China. What does this term refer to?

• Areas where foreign nations controlled trade and investment

• Regions where only Chinese people could live

• Zones for scientific research

• Places for religious gatherings

During a history class discussion, Zinn and Kirsten are looking at a political cartoon that shows Uncle Sam intervening in Latin American affairs, with a caption referencing an addition to the Monroe Doctrine. Which U.S. policy is the cartoon illustrating?

• Open Door Policy

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Seward's Folly

Thomas and Elaina are studying the history of imperialism in their class. They watch a cartoon that shows people in a colonized country feeling upset about imperialism. What was one cause of this resentment shown in the cartoon?

• Increased local control

• Loss of independence and exploitation of resources

• More democratic governments

• Improved trade for locals

In 1898, the United States annexed (a)   , as highlighted in a political cartoon showing Uncle Sam welcoming new lands for economic and strategic benefits.

• Alaska
• Hawaii
• Puerto Rico
• Guam