What justification did expansionists present to support their foreign policy in late 19th?

The US must compete with other nations for territory

1898 "We should secure these territories, extend our boundries" What imperialist debate?

Should the US annex the Philippines as a territory?

As a result of the Spanish-American War, which constitutional dilemma confronted the US Gov?

Should people n former Span colonies be granted citizenship?

Late 1800's, why did the US react to European colonization by establishing colonies?

To control territory and natural resources

How did Christian missionaries influence Hawaii's culture?

They altered traditional beliefs & behaviors of natives

How did anti-imperialists respond to argument loyal Americans were obligated to support war?

The people have a duty to uphold the ideals of the US

What effect did the end of the frontier have on the nation?

US began to seek other avenues to extend territory and power

"The annexation of Hawaii will benefit none but the sugar interests of the US" What factor

The desire to expand business interests

Which statement presents a justification of American imperialism during the late 19th Century?

Territories were important for long-term national security

Hearst "You furnish the pictures, I'll furnish the war" What role of newspapers does this show

They were important in influencing government policy

Why did the perspective of the imperialists prevail in Cuba?

Business benefited from a close relationship with Cuba

What is the significance of the Treaty of Paris, 1898?

Ended Spanish Control in the Caribbean

What was the main purpose of dollar diplomacy?

to promote business interests abroad

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What justification did expansionists present to support their foreign policy in late 19th?
The US must meet consumer demand for foreign goods
The US must promote industrial development in foreign lands
The US must compete with other nations for territory
The US must provide new territory for a growing population
2
1898 "We should secure these territories, extend our boundries" What imperialist debate?
Should the US support a rebellion in Panama?
Will the US remain neutral in European conflicts?
Should the US annex the Philippines as a territory?
Will the US secure equal trade access to China?
3
Who is least likely to be a member of the Anti-Imperialist League?
Henry Cabot Lodge
Andrew Carnegie
Theodore Roosevelt
William Jennings Bryan
4
As a result of the Spanish-American War, which constitutional dilemma confronted the US Gov?
Should people n former Span colonies be granted citizenship?
Was quartering troops legal during the Philipp Insurrection?
Were military trials justified during Phillip Insurrrection?
Should imports from former Spanish colonies be duty free?
5
Moral Diplomacy, Dollar Diplomacy and Big Stick Diplomacy are all examples of what?
Imperialism
Isolationism
Nationalism
Militarism
6
How have Industrialization, Surplus of Goods, search overseas markets affected foreign policy
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Late 1800's, why did the US react to European colonization by establishing colonies?
To establish diplomatic and political relationships
To establish the basis for democratic government
To protect the rights of native populations
To control territory and natural resources
8
What effect did the rebellion in the Phillippines have on American public opinion?
It led to the policy of moral diplomacy
People questioned imperialism
It was not widely reported, so it had little affect
It created support for further war of conquests
9
How did Christian missionaries influence Hawaii's culture?
They altered traditional beliefs & behaviors of natives
They strengthened the authority of the ruling aristocracy
They blended old customs and folklore with new practices
They promoted the preservation of native autonomy
10
How did anti-imperialists respond to argument loyal Americans were obligated to support war?
Soldiers who serve in the US military deserve respect
US voters should be free to replace elected leaders
The global mission of the US is to promote peace
The people have a duty to uphold the ideals of the US
11
What effect did the end of the frontier have on the nation?
US began to seek other avenues to extend territory and power
Profits for railroad companies had a ripple affect on colony
Many settlers on frontier returned east for city jobs
the West Coast became venerable to attacks
12
"The annexation of Hawaii will benefit none but the sugar interests of the US" What factor
The need for economic independence
The desire to expand business interests
The need to expand military power
The desire for political democratization
13
Yellow Journalism, explosion of the Maine and democratic aspirations of the rebels led to
the acquisition of the Phillipines
The annexation of Hawaii
publication of the De Lome' Letter
The Spanish American War
14
Which statement presents a justification of American imperialism during the late 19th Century?
It was necessary to trade w/ Europe for military technology
The country should avoid entanglement in European affairs
It was wrong to impose American ideals on other cultures
Territories were important for long-term national security
15
Hearst "You furnish the pictures, I'll furnish the war" What role of newspapers does this show
They were important in influencing government policy
They were vital in conducting foreign diplomacy
They were dedicated to accurate reporting
They were concerned about international opinion
16
Why did the perspective of the imperialists prevail in Cuba?
Business benefited from a close relationship with Cuba
Politicians in US benefited from a loyal following in Cuba
Cuba lacked natural resources and needed foreign assistance
Cuba lacked political traditions and wanted assistance
17
What is the significance of the Treaty of Paris, 1898?
The treaty ended Dutch control of Indonesia
Ended Belgian control of Africa
Ended Spanish Control in the Caribbean
Ended British control of India
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What was the main purpose of dollar diplomacy?
to support democracy abroad
to provide economic aid to areas affected by war
to acquire additional colonies
to promote business interests abroad

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