Imperialism Review

Front

How did the Platt Amendment differ from the Teller Amendment? Options: The Platt Amendment promised that the US would never intervene again in Cuba, The Platt Amendment overturned the Teller Amendment by authorizing the US to annex Cuba, The Platt Amendment preserved Cuban independence by claimed the right to intervene in Cuban affairs, The Platt Amendment promised that the US would leave Cuba as soon as its independence from Spain was secured

Back

The Platt Amendment preserved Cuban independence by claimed the right to intervene in Cuban affairs

Front

Why is the Spanish-American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in US history?

Back

It revealed that the US had become a world power.

Front

What strategy did Mahan advocate for the United States to succeed as a naval power in his book The Influence of Sea Power upon History?

Back

building a canal through Central America

Front

What was an unfavorable impact of the construction of the Panama Canal?

Back

Colombia and other Latin American countries resented US interference in the Panamanian revolt against Colombia.

Front

Which American city served as the main port of embarkation for "Rough Riders" and other American forces sent to Cuba during the Spanish American War?

Back

Tampa, Florida

Front

Before 1898 most Americans had opposed imperialism. Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the US by the end of the century?

Back

Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets and buy raw materials for new industries

Front

How did Cuban Americans living in Florida play an important role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?

Back

They contributed money to Cuban rebels who were fighting against Spain.

Front

At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? Options: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, Spain, Cuba, Guam, Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia, Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

Back

Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

Front

Which provides the best evidence that Americans went to war with Spain in 1898 for humanitarian purposes? Options: Anti-imperialists feared colonies would eventually become a source of cheap labor, Mark Twain said, "We do not intend to free but to subjugate the people of the Philippines", President Cleveland had previously refused to annex Hawaii when US landowners had overthrown Queen Liliuokalani by force, Congress passed the Teller Amendment promising that the US would not annex Cuba, even if it won the war

Back

Congress passed the Teller Amendment promising that the US would not annex Cuba, even if it won the war

Front

The US is an extraordinary nation with a special responsibility to spread American culture around the world. The statement above is an example of

Back

American exceptionalism