Vocabulary
A nation's policy of increasing its influence, power, or territorial control of another area is known as
Imperialism
True or False: Cuba becomes a territory of the US after the Spanish American War
False - they become a protectorate
President Theodore Roosevelt added a corollary to which existing American foreign policy?
The Monroe Doctrine
Which THREE territories did the US gain as a result of the Spanish American War?
The style of newspaper reporting used in the late 19th century that prioritized sensational headlines over facts is known as
Yellow Journalism
Identify TWO causes of the Spanish American War
Other correct answers may be accepted
What were TWO positive effects of the completion of the Panama Canal?
Improved international shipping/trade
US Navy could move easily between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Considered a great achievement for America/more global influence for the US
Identify TWO arguments in favor of American imperialism
Access to new resources and new markets for American goods
Expansion of US military bases
Spreading American values/"helping" to "civilize" the world
Other correct answers.
Big Stick Diplomacy
Identify TWO DIFFERENT effects of the Spanish American War.
US becomes recognized as a world power
US gains overseas territories/imperialism begins
Other correct answers.
Must have two DIFFERENT effects. Naming different territories only counts as one!
Why did the US help Panama gain their independence from Colombia?
To avoid negotiating with Colombia for the land for the Panama Canal.
Identify TWO arguments against American imperialism
Violates principles of self government and consent of the governed
America has its own problems to worry about
It would be too expensive to govern far away lands
This was proposed by Secretary of State John Hay in order to protect American trading rights in China
Open Door Policy
What event did American newspapers exaggerate to gain support for war with Spain?
The explosion of the battleship USS Maine
According to the Roosevelt Corollary, under what circumstances would the US be allowed to act as a police power in the western hemisphere/Latin America?
If they are inviting aggression from another country.
To protect American interests
How did the US gain the territory of Alaska?
Purchased from Russia in 1867
The process of adding a new territory to an already existing territory is known as
Annexation/ to annex
Why did the US end up at war with the Philippines after the end of the Spanish American War?
Filipinos were fighting against the US to gain their independence.
Latin American nations feared the US would try to take control over them
Colombia criticized US involvement in Panama's independence movement/believed US overstepped
Other correct responses.
How did the United States gain Hawaii as a territory?
Annexation
Forced the Hawaiian queen to step down and sign papers to give the islands to the US