8.2 - United States Imperialism

Why did Americans become more open to imperialism?

• A desire to spread democracy and freedom worldwide.
• Overproduction increased Americans’ desire to expand into foreign markets.

• A reaction against European colonialism in Asia.
• A belief that imperialism would reduce domestic issues.

The writings of Alfred T. Mahan greatly influenced

• Land warfare tactics.
• Economic theory and practice.
• Maritime trade regulations.
• the expansion of the U.S. Navy.

How did Hawaii become a U.S. territory?

• Hawaii was granted statehood in 1900 without any annexation.
• Wealthy sugar planters and the U.S. military seized power from the queen.

• Hawaii was purchased by the U.S. from Spain in 1898.
• Hawaii became a U.S. territory in 1776 after the Revolutionary War.

The main cause of the Spanish-American War was

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris
• U.S. retribution against Spain for destroying the USS Maine.

• The annexation of Hawaii
• America’s support for Cuban independence.

What was one primary argument of American anti-imperialists?

• Imperialism enhances cultural exchange and understanding.
• Imperialism contradicts democracy and self-determination.
• Imperialism promotes global peace and stability.
• Imperialism is essential for economic growth.

The policy of a powerful nation exercising political and economic control over a weaker nation.

• Isolationism
• Nationalism
• Colonialism
• Imperialism

What does Protectorate mean?

• A protectorate is a territory with partial self-governance under the protection of a stronger state.
• A protectorate is a territory governed entirely by the United Nations.
• A protectorate is a type of military alliance.
• A protectorate is a fully independent nation.