American Imperialism
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- Q1Which of the following provides the best evidence in support of the view that Americans went to war with Spain in 1898 for humanitarian purposes?President Cleveland had previously refused to annex Hawaii when the U.S. Landowners had overthrown Queen Liliuokalani by forceMark Twain said, “we do not intend to free but to subjugate the people of the PhilippinesAnti-imperialists feared colonies would eventually become a source of cheap laborCongress passed the Teller Act promising that the United States would not annex Cuba, even if it won the war30s
- Q2How did the Platt Amendment differ from the Teller Amendment?The Platt Amendment preserved Cuban independence but claimed the right to intervene in Cuban affairsThe Platt Amendment overturned the Teller Amendment by authorizing the United States to annex CubaThe Platt Amendment promised that the United States would leave Cuba as soon as its independence from Spain was securedThe Platt Amendment promised that the United States would never intervene again in Cuba30s
- Q3Before 1898, most Americans had opposed imperialism. Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the United States by the end of the century?Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets and buy raw materials for new industriesAmericans felt it was against the principles of democracy to rule over othersAmericans feared imperialism would bring the United States into conflict with other powersAmericans wanted to rule others because America had once been a British colony30s
- Q4Why is the Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S. History?It revealed the United States had become a world powerIt demonstrated the need for better communications in wartimeIt showed American support for European economic interests in East AsiaIt marked the first American victory over a European power30s
- Q5The excerpt below is from Alfred Thayer Mahan’s The Influence of Sea Power upon History, published in 1890. “England's naval bases have been in all parts of the world; and her fleets have at once protected them, kept open the communications between them, and relied upon them for shelter… Colonies attached to the mother-country afford, therefore, the surest means of supporting abroad the sea power of a country…. Britain’s power was everywhere that her ships could reach.” In this book, Mahan urged Americans to build a large navy and acquire colonies as Britain had. What other strategy did Mahan advocate for the United States to succeed as a naval power?Placing military bases in EuropeDeveloping an Air ForceHaving a large standing armyBuilding a canal through Central America30s
- Q6This political cartoon, appeared on the cover of PUCK magazine on December 1, 1897. Its caption says, “Another Shotgun Wedding, with Neither Party Willing.” The cartoon depicts William McKinley as a minister conducting a wedding. He is reading from a book entitled, “Annexation Policy.” The man in the Confederate uniform holding the shotgun is U.S Senator John Tyler Morgan, a former Confederate General and a prominent imperialist. Kneeling before the minister are Uncle Sam and a Hawaiian woman. What is the main idea of this political cartoon?Most Hawaiians would have preferred to be annexed by Japan rather than by the United StatesPresident McKinley would have preferred to let Hawaii remain independentPresident McKinley and the Senate pushed through the annexation of Hawaii despite opposition at home and in HawaiiThe annexation of Hawaii was popular with most Americans but not among Hawaiians30s
- Q7The timeline above provides details about American Imperialism. What was one argument used in favor of these changes?The system of Imperialism is contrary to American democratic principlesAmerican industries need raw materials and markets found overseasImperialist expansion threatens to bring the United States in conflict with European powersColonial peoples are inviting American leadership to develop their economies30s
- Q8H.T. Johnson wrote, “The Black Man’s Burden” in response to Rudyard Kipling’s poem, “The White Man’s Burden.” The White Man’s Burden: Take up the White Man's burden- Send forth the best ye breed- Go bind your sons to exile to serve your captives' need; To wait in heavy harness, On fluttered folk and wild— Your new-caught sullen peoples, Half-devil and half-child… Take up the White Man's burden- The savage wars of peace— Fill full the mouth of Famine, And bid the sickness cease; And when your goal is nearest (The end for others sought) Watch sloth and heathen folly Bring all your hopes to nought. The Black Man’s Burden: Pile on the Black Man’s Burden. 'Tis nearest at your door; Why heed long bleeding Cuba, or dark Hawaii’s shore? Hail ye your fearless armies, Which menace feeble folks Who fight with clubs and arrows and brook your rifle’s smoke. Pile on the Black Man’s Burden His wail with laughter drown You’ve sealed the Red Man’s problem, And will take up the Brown, In vain ye seek to end it, With bullets, blood or death Better by far defend it With honor’s holy breath. What point of view does Johnson express?Imperialism is beneficial because it brings Christianity to heathensImperialism seeks to conquer and exploit weaker peoples rather than to help themImperialism feeds colonial peoples and saves them from famine and diseaseImperialism is worthwhile because more advanced societies have better technology30s
- Q9Which of these was a negative result of the construction of the Panama Canal?Columbia and other Latin American countries resented U.S. interference in the Panamanian revolt against Columbia.Vast quantities of war materials and troops could now move quickly between the East and West Coasts of the United States in the event of war.Large numbers of ocean-going merchant vessels could pass through the canal annually, most of which were headed to or from U.S. ports.The shortest water route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was reduced by 8,000 nautical miles.30s
- Q10The diagram provides details about Untied States involvement in the Philippines during the early 1900's. Which phrase completes the diagram?American businessmen overthrow the local ruler of the PhilippinesU.S. Senate refuses to annex the PhilippinesU.S. forces fight a three-year war against Filipino rebels seeking independenceFilipino leaders invites the United States to annex the Philippines30s
