Standard Four: Part One

Front

When stronger nations extend their control over weaker nations, it is called _____________.

Back

Imperialism

Front

The US was interested in the annexation of __________ because they had a profitable fruit production, were close to Asia for trade and travel, and the islands were valuable to both government and business leaders. Options: Hawaii, Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico

Back

Hawaii

Front

Which countries fought in the Spanish-American War 1898?

Back

United States, Cuba, Spain

Front

What singular event caused the U.S. to declare war on Spain?

Back

the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine in the Havana Harbor of Cuba

Front

What is the main difference between Muckrakers during the Gilded Age and Yellow Journalists?

Back

Muckrakers aimed for social reform through investigative journalism, while yellow journalists prioritized exaggerated stories on issues to create public outrage.

Front

How did the Spanish-American war end?

Back

The war ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1898.

Front

After winning the Spanish-American War, what territories did the US acquire?

Back

Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines

Front

What is another word for the type of resistance when Americans felt the people of the Philippines were not capable of governing themselves?

Back

guerilla warfare

Front

Why did the United States' foreign policy change from isolationism to imperialism?

Back

Because of economic interests and the need for new markets.

Front

America had a strong desire to imperialize ______________ because it was a vast potential market for American products and the US did not have a sphere of influence there, but wanted one.

Back

China