imperialism review questions

Should people in former Spanish colonies be granted citizenship?

As a result of the Spanish-American War, which constitutional dilemma confronted the UnitedStates government?

American leaders believed world powers needed to control territory and natural resources.

In the late 1800s, why did the United States react to European colonization by establishing colonies ofits own?

They were important in influencing government policy

What does this story indicate about the role of United States newspapers at that time?

Leaders believed distant territories were important to long-term national security

Which statement presents a justification of American imperialism during the late nineteenthcentury?

The nation's manufacturers needed raw materials and new markets were needed for the nation's goods

According to imperialists, which of these would have been an economic justification for the expansion ofthe United States?

Acquisition of Territories

Which phrase completes the chart by analyzing how these characteristics affected the foreign policy ofthe United States?

Businesses in the United States benefited from a close relationship with Cuba

Why did the perspective of the imperialists prevail?

building a strong military in order to expand U.S. influence

This cartoon is referring to the American foreign policy of

Annexing the Philippines will advance the interests of the United States

How would a supporter of imperialism respond to this argument?

Imperialists claimed United States rule would result in an expansion of democracy

Which statement explains why Senator Platt's justification of the Philippineoccupation helped the imperialists prevail?

The United States used military force to protect business investments

Which sentence completes the diagram by analyzing how this interest ininternational affairs affected United States foreign policy in other parts of theworld?