American Imperialism Assignment and Quiz

Health in Panama improved as a result of construction of the Panama Canal because doctors protected laborers by

working to eliminate tropical diseases.

What territories did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?

Guam, the Philippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico

Why is this painting considered sensational? During the late 1800s, many US newspapers engaged in a practice called yellow journalism. This type of journalism was characterized by exaggeration and sensationalism. Images like this appeared in newspapers across America in the days following the sinking of the Maine.

It shows huge flames and bodies in the air.

What inference can be made from this cartoon? In this cartoon, a group of anti-imperialists are holding bottles of medicine labeled "Anti-Expansion Policy." Uncle Sam's pants have stripes saying "Texas," "Louisiana Purchase," "Alaska," and "Hawaii." He is being measured by a tailor who represents President McKinley. At the bottom of the cartoon is the following text: DECLINED WITH THANKS. The Anti - Here, take a dose of this anti-fat and get thin again! Uncle Sam - No, Sonny! I never did take any of that stuff, and I'm too old to begin!

Some Americans were opposed to imperialism.

This cartoon was created from a(n)___________ perspective. The cartoon was created in response to the __________________. The cartoon _________ US imperialism.

Spanish Spanish-American War is critical of

The political cartoon shows Uncle Sam teaching a class. Which criticism of US foreign policy is shown in the political cartoon?

The US should not annex foreign territories against their will.

What conclusion can be drawn about the cartoon's artist? This cartoon shows Uncle Sam being waited on by President McKinley. The "Bill of Fare" states that the Cuba Steak, the Porto Rico (Puerto Rico) Pig, the Philippine Floating Islands, and the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands are on the menu. Uncle Sam states, "Well, I hardly know which to take first!"

The artist is opposed to imperialism.

Which statement describes the reliability of this painting as a source of information about the sinking of the Maine? During the late 1800s, many US newspapers engaged in a practice called yellow journalism. This type of journalism was characterized by exaggeration and sensationalism. Images like this appeared in newspapers across America in the days following the sinking of the Maine.

The image is unreliable because it sensationalizes the explosion.

Which describes a similarity between Puerto Rico and Guam after the Spanish-American War?

They both became territories of the United States.

How did Filipino leaders respond to the Philippines becoming a US territory?

They started a rebellion.

What is the message of this cartoon?

US imperialism is helping the nation grow quickly.

The subject of this cartoon is the ____________. In this cartoon, President Roosevelt is portrayed as __________.

construction of the Panama canal strong and heroic

President Theodore Roosevelt's "speak softly and carry a big stick" foreign policy was based on

diplomacy and influence.

Read the quote from President William McKinley. There was nothing left for us to do but to take them all, and to educate the Filipinos, and uplift and civilize and Christianize them, and by God's grace do the very best we could by them. Based on the quote, McKinley is arguing

in favor of annexing new territories.

The United States helped plantation owners revolt against Hawaii's queen by

sending soldiers to Hawaii.

The Treaty of Paris gave control of the Philippines to ____________.

the United States

What is the purpose of this cartoon? This cartoon shows Uncle Sam being waited on by President McKinley. The "Bill of Fare" states that the Cuba Steak, the Porto Rico (Puerto Rico) Pig, the Philippine Floating Islands, and the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands are on the menu. Uncle Sam states, "Well, I hardly know which to take first!"

to show the US perspective on imperialism and intervention in foreign territories

American plantation owners asked the United States to annex Hawaii in 1898 to help improve _____________.

trade