OST - US Imperialism II

The practice of stronger nations extending their control over weaker countries and territories is

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

One cause of U.S. imperialism was

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Spanish Treachery

• Desire to gain more land and natural resources

Why did the United States acquire Hawaii?

• The US wanted volcanoes

• To use the islands as a naval base, and for its sugar

• to create a naval base during World War II

• to assist Queen Liliuokalani take control of the islands

After the Spanish American War, the U.S. Directly controlled all of the following territories EXCEPT

• The Philippines

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

Which policy gave US the right to be the "policemen of the Western Hemisphere"

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Good Neighbor Policy

• Open Door Policy

• Marshall Plan

Why did the US acquire Hawaii, create the Open Door Policy, and fight in the Spanish-American War?

• to establish military alliances with other nations

• to gain overseas resources & become a global power

• to begin the policy of manifest destiny

• to support Isolationism

________________was a widely held belief in the 19th century United States that its settlers were destined to expand across North America.

• Imperialism

• Annexation

• Monroe Doctrine

• Manifest Destiny

Which president said “speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” The U.S. Navy is the “big stick” he is referring to.

• Woodrow Wilson

• William H. Taft

• Teddy Roosevelt

This gave every country equal access to trade with China.

• Boxer Rebellion

• Open Door Policy

• Modernization

• Sphere of Influence

Why is the Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in US history?

• It revealed the US as an imperial power in the world.

• It marked the first American victory over a European country.

• It demonstrated the need for better communications in wartime.

• It showed American support for European economic interests in East Asia.