Spanish-American War
During the Spanish-American War, which event is often stated to be the trigger for the United States entry into the conflict ?
The sinking of the USS maine in Havana Harbor.
Did the Open Door Policy achieve its goals ?
Yes!!
Who was the U.S president during the construction of the Panama Canal ?
Theodore Roosevelt
Who came up with the term "Big Stick Policy"?
Theodore Roosevelt
What was the purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?
To encourage Western migration
What was the Dollar Diplomacy?
(hint: 2 reasons)
Investment of American money to help other nations, and to gain power for the United States.
What is the Open Door Policy ?
(Hint: 2 answers)
Create equal trading rights and access to China's markets.
Why was the Panama Canal Significant to the American Imperialism ?
It allowed quicker and safer travel between the Atlantic and Pacific ocean in which boosted American trade.
What was the main idea behind the Big Stick Policy?
To use military strength and the threat of force to assert American influence.
What was the driving force behind the Louisiana purchase?
The need for more land to farm and living space.
Which territories did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish American War?
(Hint: 3 answers)
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philipines.
What impact did the Open Door Policy have on China ?
It helped keep China's territorial integrity.
How did the U.S acquire the land to build the Panama Canal ?
The U.S supported Panama's independence from Columbia granting them rights to the Canal.
What's one example of the Big Stick Policy?
The Panama Canal.
What was the name of the doctrine that justified American expansionism in the 19th century?
Manifest Destiny
Which treaty ended Spanish-American War ?
The treaty of Paris, signed in 1898.
What was the purpose of the open door policy ?
(Hint: 2 answers)
Ensure all nations had equal opportunities and to oprevent the division of China.
How did the Panama Canal influence global trade ?
It reduced the time for ships to travel between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans.
Which famous quote is associated with the Big Stick Policy?
"Speak soflty and carry a big stick"
Who was the president during the annexation of Texas?
President James K. Polk.
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
(Hint: 3 purposes)
To promote international cooperations, maintain peace, and prevent future conflicts
Which countries were invlolved in the Open Door Policy?
(Hint: 2 answers)
The United States and the European powers.
What challanges were faced during the construction of the Panama Canal ?
(Hint: 3 answers)
Diseases, difficult terrain, and engineering problems.
How did the Diplomacy impact the U.S foreign policy?
It led to more assertive and the interventionalist approach to foreign policy.
Which two sates were the last ones to join the United States?
Alaska and Hawaii