Imperialism 2024

What was the goal of American Imperialism?

• to promote global peace through political cooperation.

• to expand influence and control over foreign territories.

How did Alfred T Mahan believe the US could expand its global power?

• by building a strong navy and establishing overseas bases.

• by increasing agricultural exports and forming trade alliances.

How did the United States acquire Hawaii?

• The United States acquired Hawaii from Spain during the Spanish-American War.

• The United States overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy and annexed the islands.

How did Yellow Journalism cause the Spanish American War?

• Yellow Journalism incited public support for the war by sensationalizing events and blaming Spain for the USS Maine explosion.
• Yellow Journalism forced politicians to abandon negotiations with Spain and redeploy military troops to Eastern Europe.

How did the Spanish American War contribute to American expansion?

• The war resulted in the United States abandoning its military presence Cuba and Mexico.

• The war led to territorial acquisitions- Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

How did the Philippines War affect American attitudes toward Imperialism?

• The Philippines War increased skepticism and criticism of American imperialism.
• The Philippines War strengthened American support for imperialism.

How did the United States justify imperialism?

• by providing humanitarian aid to the region's people who were exploited by European countries.

• claiming assimilation improved the lives of the native people where the US expanded

How has imperialism helped foreign nations?

• Imperialism has provided foreign nations with access to resources, markets, and infrastructure development.
• Imperialism has led to the decline of foreign nations' economies and made them dependent on American economic assistance.

How did Roosevelt strengthen the United States's global influence?

• By promoting diplomacy, military strength, and economic influence in regions like the Caribbean and Panama.

• By isolating the United States from European affairs and focusing on the North American Free Trade Agreement.

How did Wilson's Missionary Diplomacy differ from original imperial methods?

• Wilson's Missionary Diplomacy focused on spreading democracy instead of expanding territorial influence.

• Wilson's Missionary Diplomacy aimed to increase economic influence by providing military defense for weaker nations.