Imperialism
Spanish American War
After the War
Pacific Imperialism
Miscellaneous
100
The US wanted land here for a naval base in the Pacific.
What is Hawaii/Pearl Harbor?
100
This was the actual event that caused the United States to finally declare war on Spain.
What is the blowing up of the Maine?
100
A sensational style of writing that exaggerates the news in order to get more readers.
What is yellow journalism?
100

Identify Cuba on the map/globe 

Varies 

100

Of all the territory we acquired from 1863 until after the Spanish American War, which was NOT an island and paid 7.2 million for 

What is Alaska?

200

DOUBLE JEOPARDY The United States wanted to make sure there was an "open door" policy in regards to this nation.

What is China?

200
One of the reasons for the Spanish American War was that we were fighting for this country's independence.
What is Cuba?
200
Name 2 islands/territories we received as a result of the Spanish American war.
What are Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Phillippines?
200

The ______ _________, basically told European nations that if they came into South or Central America we would use military force.

What is the Monroe Doctrine 

200

DOUBLE JEOPARDY We originally wanted to build the canal in this country 

What is Columbia?

300
This nation was guaranteed its independence from Spain as a result of the Treaty of Paris 1898.
What is Cuba?
300

DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Theodore Roosevelt led this group of volunteer cavalry up San Juan Hill.

Who are the Rough Riders?

300
We paid $20 million for these Islands after the war.
What are the Philippines?
300
Give 2 reasons as to why the Panama Canal was so important to both the United States and Teddy Roosevelt?
What is trade and being able to move the naval fleet from ocean to ocean?
300

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy? 

To ensure equal trade amongst all nations and China 

400

Moral obligation to civilize the rest of the world; this phrase was made famous by a poem

White Man's Burden 

400
Of the territories we gained in the Spanish American War, name one that is still under some form of control or protection from the United States.
What is Puerto Rico?
400

DOUBLE JEOPARDY: The United States received land in Cuba for a naval base here. It is a prison today for suspected terrorists.

What is Guantanamo Bay?

400

Explain the Platt Amendment 

Cuba could be independent but could not make alliances, borrow money, or rely on any other country; way for the US to maintain control 


400

Group of men in China who opposed white influence and slaughtered "cultural destroyers" 

Boxers (Boxer Rebellion) 

500
Name two reasons the United States decided to adopt a policy of imperialism in the late 19th century.
What is new economic markets, a belief in our cultural superiority, and a desire to be seen as a world power. (military reasons also)
500
Name 2 reasons why the United States was so interested in going to war with Spain.
What was Cuban independence, Imperialism, desire to have military bases, economic opportunity.
500
As a result of the Foraker Act, all people born in this country are considered to be citizens of the United States/
What is Puerto Rico?
500

2 reasons why the US annexed Hawaii 

Opportunities for American businesses(sugar) and a fueling point to Asia 

500

2 reasons against imperialism 

Colonies could drag us into war later on, we fought the british as colonists, Colonies are immoral, cheap labor overseas would decrease wages for US citizens 

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