Module 23: America as a World Power

Imperialism is the policy of a nation extending its influence and power through:

• Collaboration
• Expansion
• Isolationism

What is the main motivation for imperialism?

• Promoting Peace
• Cultural Exchange
• Economic gain and resources

The Open Door policy was a statement of principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900. It called for protection of equal privileges for all countries trading with this country.

• China
• Japan
• Cuba

The U.S. built a canal in this country in order to speed up travel from the east coast to the west coast.

• Panama
• The Philippines
• Cuba

He was part of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American war.

• George Washington
• Theodore Roosevelt
• William McKinley

What is Yellow Journalism?

• Poorly published newspaper articles
• Exaggerated way of journaling
• None of the above

Which of the following is a result of American Imperialism?

• United States's citizens become bilingual
• United States takes over parts of Japan and China
• USA becomes a world power

What was the biggest reason why the U.S. was involved in foreign affairs during this time?

• Slavery
• Money/Economics
• to help people

Why was the Panama Canal so essential to the growing strength of the United States?

• It made the slave trade move more easily
• It allowed the United States to transport navy and merchant ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
• It helped the United States take over Japan.

The phrase “speak softly and carry a big stick” refers to ___.

• Roosevelt’s desire to withdraw from international affairs
• McKinley’s desire to stay out of Cuba
• Roosevelt’s foreign policy of words backed up by military power