Causes of Imperialism
What economic motive pushed the U.S. and European nations toward imperialism in the late 1800s?
The desire for new markets and raw materials.
What increased American support for war with Spain?
Yellow journalism about events in Cuba. Americans feeling empathy for Cubans who want liberation.
Why was Hawaii annexed by the U.S. in 1898?
It provided a strategic route to Asia and natural resources such as sugarcane and pineapples.
Which amendment allowed U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs?
The Platt Amendment.
What was the purpose of the Great White Fleet?
To demonstrate U.S. naval power.
What belief claimed stronger nations were naturally meant to rule weaker ones?
Social Darwinism
Why did the de Lome Letter anger Americans?
It insulted President McKinley. Made American seem weak.
What was the main goal of the Open Door Policy in China?
Equal trading rights for all nations in China.
Which U.S. foreign policy statement warned European powers about intervening or colonizing the Western Hemisphere?
Monroe Doctrine
Wilson’s Moral Diplomacy focused on promoting what?
Human rights and democracy. Moral Diplomacy.
Alfred T. Mahan argued that global power depended on what?
A strong navy controlling the seas.
The explosion of which ship increased calls for war against Spain?
The U.S.S. Maine.
Which territory did the U.S. purchase from Spain for $20 million?
The Philippines.
“Speak softly and carry a big stick” refers to which foreign policy? Name the president and the policy.
Roosevelt’s Big Stick Diplomacy or Policy.
Which example shows economic motives for U.S. imperialism?
Seeking new markets for surplus goods.
What humanitarian justification was often used to defend imperialism?
The idea of spreading Western civilization and Christianity.
Helping aid nations (doctors)
According to the Teller Amendment, what promise did the U.S. make?
Not to annex Cuba after the war.
What sparked the Boxer Rebellion?
Resentment toward foreign influence in China.
Which diplomacy encouraged U.S. businesses to invest abroad?
Dollar Diplomacy.
Why did Roosevelt support building the Panama Canal?
It shortened travel time between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It made trade more efficient.
How did nationalism contribute to imperialism?
Nations believed expansion increased national pride.
Teddy Roosevelt became famous in the war for leading which volunteer cavalry unit?
The Rough Riders at San Juan Hill.
What did the Foraker Act establish in Puerto Rico?
A civil government.
What did the Roosevelt Corollary add to the Monroe Doctrine?
The right for the U.S. to intervene in Latin America.
Why did many Americans want to expand U.S. naval power?
To protect overseas trade and markets.