American Expansionism
What does “expansion” mean?
Growing or getting bigger.
What is imperialism?
When a country takes control of other lands through military, influence, or $$$.
What is a “gunboat”?
A navy ship used to show power.
Hawaii became a part of what country?
The United States.
What does “Manifest Destiny” mean?
The belief that the U.S. should expand west.
Why did the U.S. want to expand?
To get more land and power.
Why did countries want to be imperial powers?
To expand power projection (new military bases), gain resources, and amass new land.
The Open Door Policy was about trading with what country?
China.
Why did the U.S. want Hawaii?
For sugar, farming, and a navy base.
Which ocean was the goal of Manifest Destiny?
The Pacific Ocean.
What ocean did Americans want to reach during westward expansion?
The Pacific Ocean.
What is one argument in favor of Imperialism?
Teachers discretion
What does “gunboat diplomacy” mean?
Using military ships to threaten or control other countries.
The Philippines became part of the U.S. after what war?
The Spanish-American War.
What was the Monroe Doctrine about?
Telling Europe to stay out of the Americas.
Expansionism led to the U.S. getting new lands outside the continental US. Name one.
Hawaii, Alaska, or the Philippines.
What is one argument against Imperialism?
Teachers Discretion
What did the Open Door Policy show about the U.S.?
The U.S. wanted to be involved in world trade.
Why did the U.S. want the Philippines?
For trade and to have a base in Asia.
How are Manifest Destiny and the Monroe Doctrine similar?
Both show U.S. power and growth.
How did expansionism change the U.S.?
It set the stage for the US to become a World Power.
What was the battle cry against Spain during the Spanish American War?
Remember the __________
Remember the Maine
What does gunboat diplomacy show about the U.S. during this time?
The U.S. was willing to use power to get what it wanted.
How did some Filipinos feel about U.S. control?
They wanted independence.
What does the Monroe Doctrine show about the U.S. attitude toward other countries?
The U.S. wanted to protect and control its side of the world.