American History Unit 4 imperialism questions
Why did President Wilson's "moral diplomacy" not accomplish its intended purpose?
International crises forced Wilson to take action that required military involvement in other countries instead of ensuring a world free of revolution and war.
How did the United States develop an overseas empire?
The United States developed its empire by intervening in the Cuban rebellion, which resulted in a victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War. The result of the victory was control over former Spanish colonies: Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
Why did the United States want to eliminate spheres of influence in China?
The United States wanted to eliminate spheres of influence in China in order to keep Europeans from increasing their power and shutting out the United States.
Why was the United States willing to go to war with Spain over Cuba?
The United States went to war with Spain to protect its economic interests in Cuba, to retaliate for the sinking of the USS Maine, and to protect Cuban citizens
Identify major reasons that the United States wanted to build a canal through Central America.
Three reasons were to build the U.S. reputation as a world power, to save shipping time, and to save shipping cost.
How did the search for new overseas markets push the United States to become a world power? Why did the U.S. look to the Pacific for these markets?
Economic and military competition from Europe led the push for new markets by the United States. American had expanded the nation by moving westward, so Americans naturally looked west to the Pacific for new markets.
How would increasing trade with Latin America strengthen U.S. dominance in the region?
A trade union between Latin America and the U.S. would turn Latin America away from European products and prevent European powers from trying to influence regional affairs.
How did Anglo-Saxonism help bring about American imperialism?
Anglo-Saxonism, or the belief that the English-speaking nations had superior character, ideas, and systems of government, justified imperialistic actions.
