US History - Chapter 17 (Imperialism)
How did the United States get access to the canal zone in Panama
Backed Panamas rebels
The age of imperialism was marked by
The expansion of American political influence
Emilio Aguinaldo was
A Filipino freedom fighter
The United States wanted overseas territories because the territories had
Access to raw materials
One factor that motivated American imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th century was the
Acquisition of new markets and sources of raw material
One factor that motivated US imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th century was the
Acquisition of new markets and sources of raw materials
Pres. Taft's policy of dollar diplomacy resulted in
American investments in Latin America
After the Spanish-American War Puerto Ricans
Became US citizens
A political cause of imperialism is
Colonies would help them become more friendly with other European countries
The teller amendment stated that the United States
Could not annex Cuba
The 1898 treaty of Paris dealt with which territory/ territories
Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines
During the age of imperialism the American press engaged in yellow journalism or sensationalizing headlines and news stories to sell more newspapers. Which of the following headlines about the sinking of the USS Maine is the best example for yellow journalism
Destruction of the warship Maine WAS the work of an enemy
Involvement in the Spanish-American war, the annexation of Hawaii, the introduction of the open door policy in China or actions taken by the United States government to
Gain overseas markets and sources of raw material
The US wanted to take over this territory because it was the perfect stopping point on the way to Asia
Hawaii
This was NOT one of the territories gained by the US after the Spanish-American war
Hawaii
Two objectives of imperialism were
Humanitarian work and economic considerations
This is the practice of extending a nation's power by gaining territories for a colonial empire
Imperialism
Which of the following would be an economic reason for imperialism
Industrialized nations taking over non-industrialized nations in order to use the raw materials and industrialized nations taking over non-industrialized nations in order to expand their market
Favoring honorable diplomacy but still resorting to military intervention upon occasion would be an example of
Moral diplomacy
Which of the following is a major reason why countries colonized other nations
Need for raw materials
What policy was designed to provide trade access to China
Open door
Which of the following is NOT a reason for imperialism
Political
Which of the following is an example of a positive effect of imperialism on territories that were under the control of western nations
Roads
Yellow journalist created support for the Spanish-American war by writing articles about the
Sinking of the United States battleship Maine in Havana harbor
Import tax that merchants pay when shipping goods
Tariff
Which of the following was not a reason the US sided with Cuba in their fight for independence
The Spanish stole the Philippines from the US
The United States became an imperialist nation with interest in the Caribbean, Central America, the far east, and the South Pacific following which war
The Spanish-American war
Which of the following would be an example of Roosevelts big stick diplomacy
The US sailing ships into Japan harbor in an attempt to open up trade
Which of the following would be an example of moral diplomacy
The United States aiding a pro democratic government in Latin America
Objectives of American expansion included
The conversion of native peoples to Christianity
Which of the following would be a humanitarian reasons for imperialism
The desire for the US to protect the free world
One important conclusion that can be drawn as a result of the Spanish-American war is that
The media are a powerful influence in shaping American public opinion towards war
This was the main reason why Americans wanted the Panama Canal built
To cut travel time from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean
"I have seen that we do not intend to free, but to subject the people of the Philippines. We have gone to conquer, not to redeem. I am opposed to having the eagle put its talons on any other land." -Mark Twain. This Statement would be helpful in supporting the thesis the mark twain believe that
US imperialism was wrong
This was the name of the ship sunk in Havana harbor which help to ignite the Spanish-American war
USS Maine
Which presidential candidate ran on an anti- imperialism platform
William Jennings Bryan
