Exploring American Imperialism

Whose beliefs are described to the left?

• Sandford B. Dole

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Henry Cabot Lodge

• Alfred T. Mahan

Why did the Spanish-American War move the United States into the position of a world power?

• The United States acquired Spanish territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific.

• The United States proved its nuclear capabilities against Spain in Southeast Asia.

• The United States stopped the spread of communism in Spain.

• The United States ended Spanish trade in the Eastern Hemisphere.

What was a significant outcome of the Spanish-American War for the United States?

• The United States gained control of the Panama Canal.

• The United States acquired territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

• The United States established the Open Door Policy.

• The United States annexed Hawaii.

Which of the following best describes the Open Door Policy?

• A policy that allowed the United States to build the Panama Canal.

• A policy that aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China.

• A policy that led to the annexation of Hawaii.

• A policy that resulted in the Spanish-American War.

Who was the U.S. President during the construction of the Panama Canal?

• William McKinley

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which treaty ended the Spanish-American War?

• Treaty of Paris (1898)

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

What was the primary motivation behind American expansionism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• To spread democracy and freedom

• To acquire new markets and resources

• To establish military alliances

• To promote cultural exchange

Which country did the United States support in its fight for independence from Colombia to facilitate the construction of the Panama Canal?

• Nicaragua

• Costa Rica

• Panama

• Venezuela

Which of the following territories was NOT acquired by the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Philippines

• Cuba

What was the main purpose of the Great White Fleet's world tour from 1907 to 1909?

• To promote American tourism

• To demonstrate American naval power

• To establish new trade routes

• To conduct scientific research