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?