Imperialism Review

Which time period directly led to the rise of European Imperialism in areas such as Africa & Asia?

• The Enlightenment Era
• The Industrial Age
• The Progressive Era
• World War I

Which territories did the US gain from the Spanish-American War?

• Guam
• Philippines
• Cuba
• Puerto Rico
• Hawaii

What were the causes that led to the US declaring on Spain?

• US economic interests in sugar were threatened by an unstable/dangerous Cuba.
• The USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor & was blamed on the Spanish.
• Yellow Press Journalism
• The Spanish declared war on the US first.
• The refusal of Spain to buy US produced goods.

What were the motivations for the sugar plantation owners for overthrowing the Hawaiian monarchy & petitioning to join the US as a territory?

• The plantation owners were being mistreated & were seeking American protection
• The plantation owners stood to lose influence & power, while also seeking to to eliminate the US tariff on foreign sugar
• The planation owners were approached by the local Hawaiians seeking a democratic style of government rather than a monarchy
• The plantation owners were looking for American support as other foreign nations were threatening their business

Why was the election of 1900 important for the US in regard to imperialism?

• With the election of William Jennings Bryan, it signaled that Americans wished to continue with imperialist foreign policies
• With the election of William Jennings Bryan, it signaled that Americans did not wish to continue with imperialist foreign policies
• With the election of William McKinely, it signaled that Americans wished to continue with imperialist foreign policies
• With the election of William McKinely, it signaled that Americans did not wish to continue with imperialist foreign policies

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the United States expanded its borders and influence over other territories. Select all of the factors that contributed to U.S. imperialism during this period.

• US business leaders wanted access to new economic markets
• The US government modernized & expanded the country’s naval forces
• The US government wanted to regain territory lost during the Spanish-American
• Government leaders wanted to prepare the US military for participation in World War I
• Many people in American society believed that the US was culturally superior to other countries

Which statement best describes the US government’s foreign policy following the Spanish-American War?

• The US government isolated the US from future international conflicts
• The US government further expanded the reach of American military & economic influence
• The US government assisted European countries whose economies had been damaged by the war
• The US government established a multinational organization that could help maintain peace in Europe

Based on your response to the US foreign policy after the Spanish-American War, which factor motivated the US government to pursue this foreign policy?

• Decreased productivity of northern factories
• The desire for raw materials & new markets
• Dust Bowl-related crop failures in the Midwest
• Decline of employment opportunities in the South

The US emerged as a world power in the early 20th century as a result of the Spanish-American War. Identify the reasons that helped the US become a world power which resulted from the Spanish-American War (Select all that apply)

• Europe was severely damaged while the US homeland remained unharmed
• US gained territory in Asia & Latin America
• Gained access to markets & natural resources
• Helped European Allies achieve victory in Europe

Which term best fits the following description:

"An independent nation that is influenced & protected by another nation"

• Imperialism

• Colony

• Sphere of Influence

• Protectorate