American Imperialism Review

What countries did America gain control of during the Spanish American War?

• Alaska and Hawaii

• China and Brazil

• Florida, Spain, and Mexico

• The Philippines, Puerto Rico, and part of Cuba

What would imperialists use to justify imperialism? Check all that apply.

• American inferiority

• Cultural Superiority

• Racial Superiority

• Foreign Superiority

• National Superiority

What did Social Darwinism equal?

• Scientific Inquiry

• Social Distancing

• Survival of the fittest

• Survival of the weakest

Which of the following was a goal of American Imperialism?

• To give up land that they had.

• To take over all of North America.

• To appreciate the cultures of other countries.

• To spread Christianity

____________ is when a stronger nation works to create an empire.

What was an economic factor of imperialism?

• The U.S. could gain political influence by investing in other countries

• Social Darwinism

• Increased presence of American naval bases in the world

True or False: Right before Hawaii was annexed by the U.S., it was ruled by a King?

• True

• False

Newspapers that used sensational headlines & exaggerated stories in order to promote readership are called ____________

________________.

During and upon return from the Spanish American war, black soldiers were treated how?

• Like heroes

• Poorly, just like before they left.

• They were given more opportunities.

Who captured San Juan Hills during the war?

• William McKinley

• Joseph Pulitzer

• William Hearst

• Roosevelt and the Rough Riders