Imperialism & SPAM CF 24-25

What is American imperialism?

• The United States extending its influence and control over other countries.

• A trade agreement between the U.S. and European countries.
• A military alliance formed by the United States.
• A strategy for promoting American culture abroad.

What does the term "Annex" refer to in the context of American imperialism?

• Removing territories from the US

• Adding territories to the US

• Trading territories with other countries

• Protecting existing US territories

Who argued that the US needed a strong navy to protect its trade and international interests?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Alfred T. Mahan

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What is the "White Man’s Burden" in the context of US imperialism?

• A policy to reduce immigration

• A philosophy supporting the US responsibility to civilize other nations

• A strategy to increase domestic production

• A military tactic to expand US borders

Which territory was acquired by the US for its strategic location and agricultural industry?

• Panama

• Hawaii

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

What was the purpose of the Panama Canal?

• To connect the Atlantic and Indian Oceans

• To connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• To connect the Pacific and Arctic Oceans

• To connect the Indian and Arctic Oceans

What was the Great White Fleet?

• A group of US merchant ships

• A fleet of US Naval battleships

• A coalition of European naval forces

• A fleet of US cargo ships

What did the Monroe Doctrine order?

• European nations to engage in trade with the US

• European nations to stay away from the Western Hemisphere

• The US to expand into Europe

• The US to form alliances with European countries

What was the purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary?

• To promote free trade in Europe

• To act as "police" in the Caribbean and South America

• To establish US colonies in Africa

• To reduce US military presence in Asia

What did the Open Door Policy allow the US to do?

• Close trade with China

• End European restrictions on trade with China

• Increase tariffs on Chinese goods

• Establish military bases in China