Imperialism & Spanish American War Review 2022-2023

Why was the building of the Panama Canal important to the US?

• It helped us conquer Central America

• It proved we were advanced in engineering

• It made travel and trade faster and easier

• It allowed more immigrants to come to America

Mahan's book The Influence of Sea Power suggested that what would help the U.S. be seen as an imperialist power?

• building naval bases throughout the world

• a large air force

• army bases throughout Europe

• strong army

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?

• keep the peace after the Russo-Japanese War

• Divide China in to colonies

• Open trade with China to end spheres of influence dictating commerce

• Shut off trade with China

How did territories such as Hawaii, Guam, & the Philippines help strengthen the U.S. military?

• They supplied endless numbers of soldiers & sailors

• These locations helped strengthen our naval presence in the Pacific

• These locations helped us limit the expansion of Germany

• The natives there taught the U.S. soldiers invaluable skills

What did Roosevelt believe his "Big Stick Policy" would accomplish?

• strong military presence in Europe to prevent an attack from Latin America

• provide protection through the annexation of European nations

• seize control of resources available in Latin American nations

• restrict European influence over the Western Hemisphere

How did Roosevelt demonstrate the U.S. ability to defend our international interests to the world?

• By selling "big sticks" on the black market

• By invading Imperial Japan to "send a message"

• By sending the Great White Fleet on a naval world tour

• By asking for a loan from Great Britain to build up our army

The Roosevelt Corollary was built upon which of the following?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Open Door Policy

• Teller Amendment

• Platt Amendment

Why did America want to annex Hawaii?

• gain political power

• support growing tourism

• expand our influence over China

• agricultural industries and gain a fueling station for trade in the Pacific

What was the purpose of the Platt amendment?

• overturn the Teller Amendment and allows the US to annex Cuba

• preserved Cuban independence but allowed the US to intervene in Cuba

• promised Cuba that the US would leave after they obtained independence

• promise Cuba they can have their complete and total independence

According to the cartoon, which challenge facing workers on the Panama Canal needed to be addressed?

(Notice: Title says "first mountain to be moved" and the mountain TR is pointing to says "Yellow Fever")

• frequent attacks from indigenous people

• spread of tropical diseases like malaria which killed workers & slowed construction

• Height limitations, running out of materials, & heavy rains

• Political intervention from France and major flooding