Reasons for Expansion
The desire to gain new places to sell American products was one of these motivations for imperialism
Economic expansion
This island group became part of the United States in 1898
Hawaii
A territory controlled by another country is called this
A colony
This group opposed American control of the Philippines and argued that Filipinos should be allowed to govern themselves
Anti-Imperialist League
Imperialism and annexation are connected because annexation can be a way for a country to do this
Expand it's territory
A country might want to control territory because it could provide locations for military bases and naval stations. What type of motivation is this?
Military motivation
The United States gained control of this Caribbean territory after the Spanish-American War, and we still own it today
Puerto Rico
This term describes the formal addition of a territory to a country
Annexation
Supporters of imperialism argued that American expansion could provide the United States with new resources and this
New markets
Yellow journalism helped create public support for this 1898 conflict.
Spanish-American War
Senator Albert Beveridge argued that the Philippines had valuable resources and could buy American products. Which of the three motivations does this best represent?
Gold
The United States gained control of this large group of islands in Asia after defeating Spain
The Philippines
This belief applied the idea of “survival of the fittest” to human societies and nations
Social Darwinism
The Anti-Imperialist League believed Filipinos should have control over their own country. What principle does this represent?
Self-government
The Spanish-American War helped the United States become more involved in overseas territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and this Pacific island group
The Philippines
A supporter of imperialism argues that the United States should spread Christianity, gain access to valuable resources and markets, and increase its power around the world. What three motivations does this argument represent?
God, Gold, and Glory
This Pacific territory was one of the smaller territories gained from Spain following the Spanish-American War.
Guam
Newspapers used sensationalized stories to influence public opinion during the period of American expansion
Yellow journalism
According to the Anti-Imperialist League, American control of the Philippines contradicted the ideas of the American Revolution because the United States was denying the Filipino people this
Freedom/liberty
The United States used the Platt Amendment to maintain influence over this country after the Spanish-American War
Cuba
The United States wanted overseas territories that could provide valuable natural resources, new places to sell American products, and greater international power. Which two of these motivations are represented by “Gold” and “Glory”?
Economic opportunities and increased national power/prestige
Obtaining the Philippines is an example of which imperial policy?
Open Door Policy
This 1901 agreement placed restrictions on Cuba and allowed the United States to maintain significant influence there
The Platt Amendment
Senator Albert Beveridge argued that controlling the Philippines would benefit the United States, while the Anti-Imperialist League argued that American control violated the principles of liberty. What was the fundamental disagreement between these two sides
Whether the United States should expand its power by controlling other territories or respect the right of those people to govern themselves
Beveridge supported American expansion for economic reasons, while the Anti-Imperialist League opposed expansion based largely on this principle
self-government or liberty