Imperialism - American Style

Which nation was directly affected by the Foraker Act?

Name the Star Wars film this scene comes from

The Panama Canal was built during his presidency.

After the Spanish-American War, the U.S. faced stiff opposition from which new territory?

After the Spanish-American War this nation fought for its independence against the United States.

Like colonies under imperialism which raw material did District 12 produce for the Capitol?

This Cuban poet and journalist launched a Cuban revolution in 1895.

Jose Marti organized a guerrilla campaign to destroy American property in Cuba in order to

Policy of the U.S. govt. guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries by our business people

Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst had the most profound impact on

This is a sensational style of writing that exaggerates the news to lure readers.

___ becomes Hawaii’s queen and proposes a new constitution.

Which of the following did not stimulate U.S. imperialism?

Soon after this was destroyed, the United States declared war on Spain.

The United States declaration of war on Spain in 1898 is an example of

General John J. Pershing led a force of fifteen thousand soldiers in an attempt to capture

This nation gained its independence in the Spanish-American War.

Which of the following did the United States insist that Cuba include in its constitution?

Social Darwinists believed that

Favors the annexation of Hawaii, takes over the presidency from Cleveland.

America and Mexico came close to war during his presidency

The MOST important result of the Spanish American War was that it

For which action did Theodore Roosevelt win the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize?

Queen Liliuokalani attempted to rid her people of American influence. Where did she rule?

This political cartoon depicts which event in American History

Which country’s residents became citizens of the United States in 1917?

What is the MOST accurate Social-Darwinist defense for U.S. imperialism?

The Boxer Rebellion was an attempt by Chinese revolutionaries to

On what did the Roosevelt Corollary build?

A policy of conquering other countries to build an empire.

Which nation was the focus of John Hay’s “Open Door Policy”?

This volunteer cavalry unit fought in a famous land battle near Santiago, Cuba.

T. Roosevelt was declared a hero, even though his unit played a minor role in its capture

This general forced Cubans to relocate to concentration camps where thousands of them died.

Which nation did the Platt Amendment make a U.S. protectorate?

White business owner who overthrew the Queen of Hawaii and set up a government (Hint: Bananas!)

"Jingoism" refers to

This cartoon is referring to

The Roosevelt Corollary, was a revision to what earlier statement of U.S. foreign policy?

Admiral ___, urged the U.S. to construct many new battleships and become a naval power.

The Open Door Policy was designed as a way for the United States to further