USH Module 4B Introduction Bellwor

Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the rise of American imperialism?

• Economic interests such as trade and natural resources

• A desire to spread Social Darwinism and democracy

• A push to remain isolated from global affairs

• Naval expansion and the desire to be a world power

Match each policy or event with its significance.

• Annexation of Hawaii

• Annexation of Hawaii

• Open Door Policy

• Strengthened U.S. intervention in Latin America

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Encouraged free trade in China

• Seward’s Folly

• Purchase of Alaska from Russia

​ (a)   was a sensationalized media practice that exaggerated events and helped fuel support for the Spanish-American War, while the ​ (b)   was the ship whose explosion in Havana Harbor was blamed on Spain, further increasing tensions.

• Yellow Journalism
• USS Maine
• Muckraking
• Roosevelt Corollary
• USS Arizona
• USS Missouri
• Monroe Doctrine
• Zimmerman Telegram
• USS Yorktown
• USS North Carolina

Sort the following causes and effects of the Spanish-American War.

Groups:

(a) Causes

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(b) Effects

• U.S. acquired the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

• Cuba gained independence from Spain

• Yellow Journalism

• Explosion of the USS Maine

Arrange these events in chronological order.

• Treaty of Paris ends the war

• Spanish-American War begins

• Sinking of the USS Maine

• Platt Amendment establishes U.S. influence in Cuba

Which statement best describes the arguments of anti-imperialists during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• They believed imperialism violated American principles of self-government

• They supported the annexation of the Philippines for economic reasons

• They wanted the U.S. to expand its military presence abroad

• They believed controlling foreign territories would increase national security

Match each U.S. foreign policy with its main focus.

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Roosevelt’s approach of using military strength to influence foreign policy

• Big Stick Diplomacy

• Wilson’s belief in promoting democratic values abroad

• Moral Diplomacy

• Taft’s use of economic investment to expand influence

Sort the following into either Reasons the U.S. Entered WWI or Effects of U.S. Entry into WWI.

Groups:

(a) Reasons the U.S. Entered WWI

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(b) Effects of U.S. Entry into WWI

• Led to increased production on the homefront

• Helped turn the tide in favor of the Allies

• Zimmerman Telegram

• Unrestricted submarine warfare

What was the U.S. government's official position at the beginning of World War I?

• Immediate intervention on behalf of the Allies

• Financial and material support for the Central Powers

• A policy of unrestricted naval aggression

• Full neutrality, avoiding any involvement in the war

The ​ (a)   was a secret message from Germany encouraging Mexico to attack the U.S., while ​ (b)   was a major reason the U.S. entered World War I due to German attacks on American ships.

• Zimmerman Telegram
• Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
• Treaty of Versailles
• Roosevelt Corallary
• Fourteen Points
• Espionage Act
• Great White Fleet
• Sinking of the USS Maine