Causes of Imperialism
What is the belief that stronger nations should control weaker ones for power and resources?
Imperialism
The Spanish-American War began in 1898 after which U.S. ship exploded in Havana Harbor?
USS Maine
What 1898 event led to Hawaii becoming a U.S. territory?
Annexation of Hawaii
Which writers used yellow journalism to promote war with Spain?
Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst
What war helped the U.S. become a world power?
Spanish-American War
Which author encouraged the U.S. to build a strong navy and acquire overseas colonies? "If the UK can do it so can we"
Alfred Thayer Mahan
What U.S. territory was gained after defeating Spain in the war?
The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico
What policy allowed all nations to trade equally with China?
Open Door Policy
Which U.S. president led the country during the Spanish-American War?
William McKinley
What major canal improved U.S. global trade and naval power?
Panama Canal
What type of media demonstrated America’s new interest in overseas expansion and led to the Spanish-American War?
yellow journalism
What amendment promised Cuba independence after the war?
Teller Amendment
What did the U.S. gain by building the Panama Canal?
A shorter trade route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Which humorist opposed imperialism and the annexation of the Philippines?
Mark Twain
What was one result of the U.S. victory over Spain?
U.S. gained overseas territories
Which ideology claimed the U.S. had a moral duty to spread democracy and civilization?
White Man’s Burden / Social Darwinism
What amendment allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuba’s affairs and establish naval bases?
Platt Amendment
What was a negative result of building the Panama Canal?
Latin American resentment toward U.S. interference
Which U.S. Secretary of State proposed the Open Door Policy?
John Hay
What country’s independence did the U.S. promise but later control? (there's two but I'll accept one)
Cuba / The Philippines
What 1898 letter insulted President McKinley and helped spark the Spanish-American War?
De Lôme Letter
Which future president became a national hero after leading the Rough Riders at San Juan Hill?
Theodore Roosevelt
What document extended the Monroe Doctrine by allowing U.S. intervention in Latin America?
Roosevelt Corollary
What U.S. industrialist asked to fortify Tampa before the Spanish-American War?
Henry Plant
What was the main goal of U.S. imperialism at the turn of the century?
To expand markets and military power overseas (I'll also accept the 5 motives)