Imperialists argued that the United States needed to

expand its navy in order to protect trade abroad.

Which of the following was a major economic argument for expansion?

U.S. needed new markets for its goods.

In the 1890s, William R. Hearst used his newspaper to

increase public sympathy for Cuban rebels.

American business leaders favored expansion in order to

solve the economic problem of overproduction.

As a result of the Spanish-American War,

Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the US.

Expansionists, such asFrederick Jackson Turner, argued that a quest for empire would

restore the country’s pioneer spirit.

As a result of the peacetreaty with Spain, the United States gained

the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

Anti-imperialists argued that

imperialism rejected the U.S. ideal of “liberty for all.”

What was the central message of the Roosevelt Corollary?

U.S. was able to mess with neighbors affairs

Both Roosevelt and Taft wanted to maintain

an “open door” to trade with Asia.

President Roosevelt threatened to use the United States Navy to

maintain stability in neighboring countries.

Using the Open Door Policy what was the best resource that the US gained access to in China?

It gave the U.S. access to millions of consumers in China.

What was an event that led to the Spanish American War after the U.S.S Maine sank?

Theodore Roosevelt mobilized the Pacific fleet.

The United States annexedHawaii because

the United States needed naval stations in the Pacific.

Which event led to the Spanish-American War?

Cubans rebelled against Spanish rule.

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1
Imperialists argued that the United States needed to
expand its navy in order to protect trade abroad.
end its racist policies.
encourage people of many races to move to the US.
develop markets for goods within its own borders.
2
Which of the following was a major economic argument for expansion?
Many U.S. industries were short of labor.
Americans needed the respect of foreign countries.
Foreign goods were often superior to American products.
U.S. needed new markets for its goods.
3
In the 1890s, William R. Hearst used his newspaper to
repeal the Monroe Doctrine.
increase public sympathy for Cuban rebels.
help start the BoxerRebellion.
elect Theodore Roosevelt President.
4
American business leaders favored expansion in order to
establish military equality with European nations.
solve the economic problem of overproduction.
stop Russian expansion into Alaska.
establish an empire throughout the world.
5
As a result of the Spanish-American War,
the United States gained rights to the Panama Canal.
Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the US.
Cuba was divided into spheres of influence.
the Philippines became a Spanish colony.
6
Expansionists, such asFrederick Jackson Turner, argued that a quest for empire would
open Latin America to invasion by Europe.
make the United States as strong as Britain.
turn into a military disaster.
restore the country’s pioneer spirit.
7
The first action of the Spanish-American War took place in
the Philippines.
the harbor at Santiago, Cuba.
the Gulf of Mexico.
Puerto Rico.
8
The president known for his "dollar diplomacy" was
Woodrow Wilson
William H. Taft
Teddy Roosevelt
George W. Bush
9
Americans sided with the Cuban rebels against Spain as a result of
the Treaty of Paris.
the Platt Amendment.
yellow journalism.
the charge up San Juan Hill.
10
President Taft was known for a foreign policy based on
military intervention.
land concessions.
economic investment.
humanitarian projects.
11
As a result of the peacetreaty with Spain, the United States gained
the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
Mexico, Venezuela, and Chile.
Samoa, the Philippines, and Hawaii.
Honduras, Colombia, and Cuba.
12
Anti-imperialists argued that
imperialism would make the US more admired in the world.
the U.S. should get more involved in foreign affairs.
imperialism rejected the U.S. ideal of “liberty for all.”
imperialism would reduce U.S. military forces.
13
A rough rider who became president of the US was
William H. Taft
Teddy Roosevelt
William McKinley
Bill Cosby
14
What was the central message of the Roosevelt Corollary?
U.S. territories could not enter any foreign agreements.
U.S. was able to mess with neighbors affairs
United States territories would remain unincorporated.
U.S. supported only democratic revolutions
15
Both Roosevelt and Taft wanted to maintain
an “open door” to trade with Asia.
an aggressive foreign policy.
French control of Panama.
an American army in Santo Domingo.
16
This figure was a newspaper publisher whose“yellow journalism” influenced public opinion.
Spike Lee
William Randolph Hearst
George Dewey
Teddy Roosevelt
17
President Roosevelt threatened to use the United States Navy to
protect American interests in Europe.
build the Panama Canal.
maintain stability in neighboring countries.
acquire new territories.
18
Using the Open Door Policy what was the best resource that the US gained access to in China?
It increased Chinese investments in the United States.
It gave the United States territory in China.
It gave the U.S. access to millions of consumers in China.
It kept European goods out of China.
19
The Monroe Doctrine and Social Darwinism contributed to
financial panic and depression.
industrial growth.
American expansionism.
European imperialism.
20
What was an event that led to the Spanish American War after the U.S.S Maine sank?
Theodore Roosevelt mobilized the Pacific fleet.
Dewey attacked the Spanish fleet in the Philippines.
Cuba destroyed US sugar plantations.
The U.S.S. Maine sank.
21
The United States annexedHawaii because
the Boxers started a rebellion.
Queen Liliuokalani executed several foreign merchants.
Hawaiians requested American protection.
the United States needed naval stations in the Pacific.
22
The policy in which a stronger nation dominates a weaker nation is
Hyperbolism
Arbitration
Nationalism
Imperialism
23
What was the strategic advantage of controlling island nation in the Pacific Oceans?
Vacations for Americans
Huge Banana Crops
Coaling Stations for US Ships
Expand Pioneer Spirit of the US
24
Which event led to the Spanish-American War?
Cubans rebelled against Spanish rule.
The Spanish navy sank two American ships in the Pacific.
The United States annexed Cuba.
Spain destroyed American-owned sugar plantations in Cuba.
25
Under imperialism, thestronger nation attempts to
all of the above.
dominate a weaker country.
create an empire.
sell its products to a weaker country.

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