Imperialism

Which country did the United States acquire Alaska from in 1867?

• Germany

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Russia

Which event triggered US involvement in the Spanish-American War?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• sinking of the USS Maine

• Mexican-American War

• Manifest Destiny

Which of the following were some of the reasons for imperialism in the late 19th-early 20th centuries?

• protecting American jobs

• desire for new economic markets

• military bases

• resources/raw materials

• maintain global peace

What was the main purpose of building the Panama Canal?

• shorten the time traveling from Atlantic to Pacific

• promote democracy in Latin America

• act as the international policemen of the seas

• establish a military base

What role did yellow journalism play in American imperialism?

• It undermined American democracy.

• It promoted peace and diplomacy worldwide.

• It influenced public opinion to support the war.

• It spread accurate information about foreign affairs.

What was a major result of the Spanish-American War?

• It strengthened alliances with European nations.

• It marked the emergence of the United States as a global power.

• It maintained the US as isolationist when dealing with foreign policy.

• It led to the dismantling of American colonies.

What is the term for a country acquiring an empire by asserting economic and/or military influence?

• colonization

• imperialism

• nationalism

• isolationism

What were some results of American imperialism?

• It decreased the domestic population of America.

• America increased its land, money, and power.

• America continued to be isolated from the rest of the world.

• Social equality around the world improved.

What was the main reason for the acquisition of Hawaii by the United States?

• military base

• political alliance

• desire for cultural diversity

• religious beliefs

Which policy aimed to ensure equal trading rights in China?

• Manifest Destiny

• Big Stick Diplomacy

• Monroe Doctrine

• Open Door Policy