Imperialism
What is imperialism?
One country taking over another country
The practice of extending a nation’s power by gaining territories in a colonial empire
Which of the following would be responsible for formally declaring war on Spain during the Spanish-American War?
A. The President
B. Congress
C. The Supreme Court
D. Citizens by a popular vote
B. Congress
Why was the Panama Canal important to the United States?
A. It increased immigration
B. It reduced travel time between oceans for trade and military
C. It provided farmland
D. It strengthened European alliances
B. It reduced travel time between oceans for trade and military
Which amendment gave 18 year olds the right to vote as a result of the Vietnam War?
26th Amendment
Describe the purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
Colonists formally declared their independence & listed their grievances against King George III
Part 1: Describe yellow journalism.
Part 2: Did yellow journalism cause Americans to support the Spanish or to oppose the Spanish?
Part 1: Exaggerated news stories about what was going on in Cuba
Part 2: Caused Americans to OPPOSE the Spanish because Yellow Journalism depicted Spaniards as brutal to Cubans
Describe what a TARIFF is.
(The US imposed a tariff on Hawaiian sugar before it became part of the US)
Tariff: A tax on imported goods; meant to protect American businesses to encourage people to buy American products because foreign products become more expensive
How did the De Lôme Letter affect American opinion?
A. It improved relations between Spain and the U.S.
B. It reduced support for war
C. It angered Americans and increased calls for intervention
D. It led to immediate peace negotiations
C. It angered Americans and increased calls for intervention
Which of the following was a major purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
A. To create a national banking system
B. To establish a process for admitting new states to the Union
C. To strengthen the powers of the presidency
D. To regulate international trade
B. To establish a process for admitting new states to the Union
Those who FAVORED the signing of the Constitution are called what?
Federalists
What links the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans? (Hint: it is a canal!)
Panama Canal
Name ONE territory that was acquired by the US as a result of the Spanish-American War.
Puerto Rico, Guam, West Indies, and the Philippines
What was the main goal of the Open Door Policy in China?
A. To close China to foreign trade
B. To give the U.S. exclusive trading rights
C. To divide China into colonies
D. To ensure equal trading opportunities in China
D. To ensure equal trading opportunities in China
Why was a Bill of Rights added to the U.S. Constitution?
A. To assure there would be an end to slavery
B. To strengthen the power of the state governments
C. To win ratification of those who oppose the Constitution
D. To create a mechanism for the adoption of new amendments
C. To win ratification of those who oppose the Constitution
The idea that political power must be derived from the consent of the governed is called:
A. Checks and balances
B. Federalism
C. Popular Sovereignty
D. Natural Rights
C. Popular sovereignty
Why did the US want to annex (acquire) Hawaii?
A. Wanted to take over their government
B. Wanted a tropical vacation spot in the US
C. Wanted access to Hawaiian sugar for trading
D. Wanted to assert military dominance on Hawaii
C. Wanted access to Hawaiian sugar for trading
The ideas of Social Darwinism were used to justify American imperialism by claiming that
A. all cultures were equal and should be preserved
B. weaker nations needed protection from stronger nations
C. some nations were superior and should spread their culture
C. Some nations were superior and should spread their culture
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris (1898)? (End of the Spanish American War)
A. Spain gained territory in Asia
B. The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico and the Philippines
C. Cuba became a U.S. state
B. The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico and the Philippines
All of the following can be found in the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT
A. The people have a right to alter or abolish an unjust government.
B. Government powers come from the consent of the governed.
C. The people are protected against unreasonable searches and seizures.
D. Undeniable rights
C. The people are protected against unreasonable searches and seizures.
This is in the Bill of Rights!! :)
List and describe the 4 progressive amendments (TSAW) (16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th)
16th: Allows federal gov to collect income taxes
17th: Citizens directly elect senators
18th: Banned consumption/sale of alcohol
19th: Gave women the right to vote
Identify and describe each of the 3 causes of the Spanish-American War.
Y- Yellow Journalism (Sensationalized news stories that depicted Spaniards as brutal)
U: U.S.S. Maine (The sinking of the USS Maine- American news outlets blamed the Spanish for sinking this ship carrying Americans)
D: De Lome Letter (Letter that called President McKinley weak sent by Spanish)
What was the purpose of the Platt Amendment?
A. To give the United States influence over Cuban affairs
B. To grant Cuba full independence
C. To limit U.S. involvement in Cuba
D. To end trade between Cuba and the U.S.
A. To give the United States influence over Cuban affairs
What was the main goal of Dollar Diplomacy?
A. To expand military control abroad
B. To promote democracy through war
C. To use economic power instead of military force
D. To isolate the United States
C. To use economic power instead of military force
How did the Northwest Ordinance address the issue of slavery in new territories?
A. It banned slavery in the Northwest Territory
B. It allowed each territory to decide independently
C. It expanded slavery into western lands
D. It delayed decisions about slavery until statehood
A. It banned slavery in the Northwest Territory
Which principle established by the Northwest Ordinance had the MOST long-term impact on U.S. expansion?
A. States could be created from existing states
B. Territories could become states with equal rights
C. The federal government controlled all state laws
D. Only original colonies could govern new
B. Territories could become states with equal rights