Rise to World Power and WWI

Why did the United States declare war on Spain during the Spanish-American War?

• The U.S. felt they had a God given right to expand across the seas.

• The U.S. wanted to improve trade relations with Spain.

• The U.S. wanted to make Spain a democracy.

• The U.S. wanted to gain control of the Panama Canal.

What contributed to the United States' rise to world power?

• There was a need for more sources of raw materials.

• There was a need for more markets to sell the goods produced by American factories.

• Many people believed that Americans were superior and had the right to expand across the seas.

• All of the answers are correct.

What did yellow journalists write about that created support for the Spanish-American War?

• The political popularity of William Jennings Bryan.

• The efforts of the United States to control Mexico.

• The destruction of United States' sugar plantations by Hawaiians.

• The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor

Which territories were annexed as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Panama, Hawaii, Guam, Cuba

• Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

• Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panama, Spain

• Hawaii, Alaska, Philippines, Cuba

At the time the United States annexed the Philippines and Puerto Rico, there were people who argued over the idea of American imperialism. Why did people feel that the United States should obtain colonies around the world?

• People felt the United States could be dragged into costly wars.

• People felt the United States had the right to practice isolationism.

• People felt that it was the United States' duty to spread religion.

• People felt that the United States should make the world safe for democracy.

Which country is outlined on the map?

• Cuba

• Philippines

• Puerto Rico

• Japan

How did the building of the Panama Canal contribute to America's image as a world power?

• The United States continue to control Guam and Puerto Rico today.

• The Panamanians organized a bloodless revolution against the Colombian government.

• American merchant and war ships were able to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans easier.

• The United States led the revolution of Panama.

What was the motivation for the United States to annex Hawaii and Philippines?

• They were important military bases.

• They provided an ideal location from which to access the markets of China (trade).

• They provided a quicker route from the East Coast to the West Coast.

• There were many raw materials and natural resources available.

Which character appears to be in charge in the political cartoon?

• Uncle Sam

• The Colombian soldier

• President Theodore Roosevelt

• All seem to have equal power.

Why was the United States unable to remain neutral from 1914-1916?

• President Wilson supported the aims of war.

• The United States had military alliances with Poland.

• The United States newspapers encourage isolationism.

• Germany began unrestricted submarine warfare.