WorksheetsAmerican Imperialism
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 57mins
When one country takes control of another for economic, political or military gain it is called?
Colonialism
Imperialism
Manifest Destiny
Nationalism
Why did the US want to acquire Hawaii?
the US gained access to the best beaches and coastlines
Hawaii was known for its gold
it allowed the US to gain access to the naval base
What was the Open Door Policy?
called for tariffs against countries
government allowed progressives to talk to government officials for change
we would welcome immigrants to the country for jobs
called for protection of equal privileges for all countries trading with China
Which country was the subject of the Open Door policy?
Japan
Cuba
China
Philippines
Motivations for Imperialism:
Cultural (white man's burden)
Raw materials after industrialization
Money through trade and resources
Competition with other European countries
All the above
The purchase of Alaska, also known as Seward's Folly, ended up giving the United States ____________.
a vast amount of natural resources
markets for trade
a good place for a naval base
The United States bought Hawaii.
True
False
Which statement would most likely come from American imperialist?
The United States has enough problems of its own. We should keep out of the affairs of other countries.
American businesses are producing more than they can sell. We need to acquire overseas markets.
If we don't help this country fight off the Communists, the entire region will be overrun by communism.
When a powerful country dominates the economic and political affairs of a weaker region.
Imperialism
Treaty of Kanagawa
Seward's Folly
Corollary
Ended Japan's two-hundred year period of economic isolation. Secured American coaling rights in Japanese ports and protections for shipwrecked sailors.
Imperialism
Treaty of Kanagawa
Seward's Folly
Corollary
The Treaty of Kanagawa opened 2 sea ports in _________ to American Ships.
Russia
China
Philippines
Japan
policy to remain free from relationships with other nations
Isolationism
Dollar diplomacy
Armistice
Expansionism
Which president said “speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” The U.S. Navy is the “big stick” he is referring to.
Woodrow Wilson
William H. Taft
Teddy Roosevelt
President Taft's policy of linking American business interests abroad
Moral Diplomcay
Open Door Policy
Dollar Diplomacy
Big Stick Diplomacy
Section of a country in which a foreign nation enjoys special rights and powers:
Imperialism
Sphere of Influence
Isolationism
Expansionism
What event led to the start of the Spanish-American War?
sinking of the USS Maine
sinking of the USS Lusitania
attack on southern Florida by Cuba
the coronation of Liliuokalani
What role did the media play in the Spanish American War?
shaped public opinion to go to war
only covered facts of the events of the war
play no role in the war whatsoever
shaped public opinion to give the president war powers to declare war on Cuba
Fake news is the modern term for what during the 1890s?
yellow journalism
red journalism
false advertising
negative journalism
What was a result of headlines like the one above?
World War I begin
The Spanish-American War
The US entered World War I
The Union defeated the Confederacy
What is the "White Man's Burden"?
The obligation to spread the culture of western Europe and the US
A philosophy related to Manifest Destiny
Washington's foreign policy approach
A belief in isolationism
Which policy gave US the right to be the "policemen of the Western Hemisphere"
Roosevelt Corollary
Good Neighbor Policy
Open Door Policy
Marshall Plan
Why did the US acquire Hawaii, create the Open Door Policy, and fight in the Spanish-American War?
to establish military alliances with other nations
to gain overseas resources & become a global power
to begin the policy of manifest destiny
to support Isolationism
What was the belief of missionaries regarding American civilization?
It was superior to others
It needed to gain more territory
It needed to control the seas
It needed to defend the new claims
What is the main idea of the cartoon 'The White Man's Burden'?
The duty to civilize the uncivilized world
The need to control the seas
The struggle for independence
The desire for new markets
What is the best title for the chart?
Contributions of the Rough Riders
Results of the Spanish American War
Effects of Exaggerated News Reports
Reasons for the Spanish American War
What idea does this political cartoon best support after the Spanish American War?
World Power
"Woke" Power
Head of the United Nations
Conquered Nation
What was the name of volunteer soldiers that went into Cuba to drive out the Spanish?
Rebel Riders
Yankees
Which of the following is true about the Boxer Rebellion?
The rebellion took place in Japan.
The Boxers were trying to keep Christianity in China.
The Boxers were unhappy with foreign influence in China.
The Boxers were able to drive out the foreigners from China.
Which of these would best describe how Hawaii became part of the United States.
The Queen was removed and then Hawaii added
Hawaii has always been part of the U.S.
U.S. added it after the Boxer Rebellion
Won it during the Spanish American War
What country owned the isthmus of Panama
Colombia
Panama
Philipines
Japan
Why did the U.S. want to build the Panama Canal?
To allow Canada and Mexico to be connected easier
In order to take over and gain more territory for the U.S.
For shorter travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Because it allowed the U.S. to gain more pineapples
What country wanted to fight disrespectful foreigners with the Boxer Rebellion?
The Philippines
Japan
Puerto Rico
China
What was the main goal of the U.S.'s Open Door policy?
To create the Panama Canal
To cut off all trade with China
To make sure the U.S. could trade with China
To help stop the Boxer Rebellion
Why did Theodore Roosevelt help support a revolt against Columbia?
Columbia refused to comply with trade agreements
He wanted to establish a naval base in Columbia
He wanted to establish a colony in Columbia
He wanted to build the Panama Canal
Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders had an important victory in Cuba at-
Pebble Beech
San Juan Hill
Normandy
Havana Harbor
