Misc.
True or False: Native Americans were positively impacted by westward expansion.
This is false.
President Grover Cleveland argued that annexing this territory was "a perversion of our national mission".
What is Hawaii?
This is defined as the policy of a stronger nation extending its power, influence, and rule over weaker nations.
What is imperialism?
True or False: Westward Expansion is different from American Imperialism.
This is true.
In 1868, Representative N.P. Banks of Massachusetts argued that this piece of land "is necessary for the defense of this country".
What is Alaska?
This is defined as the idea that the United States had a divine right to spread across North America.
What is manifest destiny?
True or False: Puerto Rico is an American territory.
This is true.
Mr. Arthur C. James, writing in 1898, argued that the United States should annex Hawaii for three main reasons. Name two.
Perfect climate for growing crops like sugar, coffee, and fruits.
Good harbors for trading and communication.
Necessary for the protection of the United States.
This is defined as a piece of land that is part of a country in which the people that live there do not have full rights of citizenship.
What is a territory?
True or False: People born in Puerto Rico can vote in federal elections.
This is false.
The Platform of the American Anti-Imperialist League cites this document to make its argument, explaining that ruling other sovereign peoples stands in opposition to its tenets.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This is defined as using sensationalized and exaggerated stories to increase readership and boost sales in newspapers.
What is yellow journalism?
The difference between Westward Expansion and American Imperialism is what?
In 1900, Republican Senator Albert J. Beveridge advocated for the annexation of the Philippines for a variety of reasons. Name one.
Proximity to Chinese consumer markets (financial).
Space for military bases.
"Barbarous race" that is unable to govern themselves.
God.
This is defined as a strategy employed by a nation when interacting with another sovereign state.
What is foreign policy?