American Expansionism
Who believed that the United States should expand its borders? *Hint* He was responsible for the purchase of Alaska.
William Seward
Why did some of the people of American descent who were living in Hawaii in the late 1800s want the U.S. to annex the territory?
To avoid paying duty fees on their sugar
What was the "Delome Letter"
A letter sent to Spain from the Spanish diplomat expressing his opinions on President McKinley.
True or False: The first set of Open Door notes proposed that European nations share trade in China with the U.S.
True
True or False: Theodore Roosevelt was enthusiastic about the building of the Panama Canal.
True
True or False: Americans in the 1860s think that the purchase of Alaska was a good idea?
False
When did American capitalists begin investing millions of dollars in Cuba's sugar cane plantations?
After slavery was abolished.
Who was responsible for destroying the Spanish fleet at Manila?
Why did the Boxer Rebellion occur?
Out of resentment of foreign domination in China's cities.
This Mexican leader was considered a friend of the United States.
Porfirio Diaz
How much an acre was the purchase of Alaska?
About two cents.
Who was responsible for placing hundreds of thousands of Cubans in barbed-wire concentration camps?
General Valeriano Weyler
What two countries did the U.S. fight in during the Spanish American War?
Cuba and the Philippines
What was the only country that did not set up trading networks in China?
Russia
Engaged in retaliations against the United States by raiding into U.S. territory.
"Poncho" Villa
Who had owned Alaska prior to the U.S. purchasing the land?
Russia
She was the last Queen of Hawaii.
Queen Liliuokalani
What was the name of the American Battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor?
U.S.S. Maine
What was the results for The Boxer Protocol?
China had to pay restitutions to the Boxer Rebellion.
Why did Woodrow Wilson order John J. Pershing and his expeditionary force home?
The United States was facing World War I.
Alaska became a state in this year.
1959
Who were the first Americans to go to Hawaii? *Hint* They built schools and churches.
Missionaries
Who were the "Rough Riders"?
First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry regiment composed of a diverse group of men including cowboys, miners, and college athletes.
Why were the Supreme Court's ruling in the 1901 Insular cases significant?
People in acquired territories did not have automatic protection under the Constitution.
Before the canal was built a ship traveling from San Francisco to New York City would need to travel?
A. 5,200 miles
B. 7,800 Miles
C. 13,000 Miles
D. 18,200 Miles
13,000 Miles