Causes of Imperialism
Spanish-American War
U.S. Expansion
Foreign Policy
Key People
Vocabulary
Final Jeporady (Chosen after game)
100
What type of motivation is characterized by a desire for new markets and resources?
What is
"Economic" motivation
100
The explosion and sinking of this ship helped start the war.
What is:
The U.S.S. Maine
100
The United States annexed this group of islands in 1898
What is Hawaii
100
Policy telling Europe to "Stay out" of the Western Hemisphere.
What is the Monroe Doctrine
100
He was President during the Spanish-American War
Who was William McKinley
100
Definition: Expanding a nation's power beyond its borders
What is Imperialism
100
This man wrote the "Open Door" policy regarding China and trade
Who was John Hay
200
A belief in spreading American culture and Christianity
What is a cultural/religious motive
200
Journalism that exaggerated news and events to sell newspapers
What is "Yellow Journalism"
200
Territory gained after the Spanish-American War
What are Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines
200
Colloquial name for Roosevelts Foriegn policy approach
"Big Stick" diplomacy
200
Led the Rough Riders up San Juan Hill in Cuba
Who was: Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
200
A strong country dominates a weaker one
What is Imperialism/Colonialism
200
This man ended Japans isolation from Western trade
Who was Commodore Perry
300
How did industrialism lead to imperialism?
What is
a need for raw materials and markets
300
What was the main result of the Spanish-American War?
What is:
The United States stepped onto the global stage and became a world power
300
Why did the U.S. want Hawaii?
What is:
Strategic military location/trade
300
What did the Roosevelt Corollary add to the Monroe Doctrine?
What is
The United States could intervene in Latin America?
300
Who opposed Imperialism and why?
Who were:
The Anti-Imperialists who feared a loss of democracy
300
A country governed internally but controlled by another.
What is a
Protectorate
300
Defeated by the 8 nation alliance, this uprising was rooted in Chinese nationalism and resistance to Christian and Imperialist policies of the West
What was
The Boxer Rebellion
400
What is the overwhelming cause of imperialism?
What is economic? (Justify)
400
How does this "yellow journalism" image portray the United States?
What is:
As a "good guy" protecting the downtrodden
400
How did acquiring the Philippines create conflict?
What is:
By starting the resistance and the Philippine-American War.
400
Compare Dollar Diplomacy and Big Stick Diplomacy
What is:
Economic influence vs Military force.
400
Emilio Acquinaldo
Who was the first President of the Philippines and leader of the Revolts against Spain and the U.S.
400
The negative elements of imperialism are
What is the exploitation of others and the subversion of true democracy
400
In the field of international relations, this term defines the spatial region or concept division over which a state or organization has a level of cultural, economic, military, or political exclusivity.
What is
Sphere of Influence
500
Evaluate whether imperialism is justified.
Need to hear a cogent argument
500
This letter characterized President McKinley as "weak" and only concerned with getting the "favor of the crowd."
What is the De Lome letter.
500
This man was instrumental in removing Queen Lililukolani from her throne, which led to the annexation by the U.S.
Who was Sanford B. Dole
500
How did McKinley's and Roosevelt's policies differ
What is:
McKinley expanded, Roosevelt enforced
500
Her rule in Hawaii lasted from 1891 to 1895. She was the last monarch 
Who was Queen Lili Lukollani
500
Defined as having supreme power or authority
What is
Sovereignty
500
The Treaty and year that officially ended the Spanish-American War
What is the Treaty of Paris 1898