us history eoc

american imperialism

which set of events about american imperialism is listed in chronological order?

D

1. overthrow of queen liliuokalani

2. spanish-american war

3. annexation of hawaii

4. construction of panama canal

how did the writings of alfred thayer mayan encourage u.s. imperialism?

his books demonstrated the importance of obtaining colonies for naval bases, increasing overseas trade, and bailing a canal in central america

the chart below lists techniques used by imperialists in the late 19th century. which of the techniques in the chart were used by american plantation owners to take control of the hawaiian islands?

i, ii, and iv

the timeline below shows events in u.s. history between 1898 and 1904. based on the timeline, which conclusions can be made about american policy in these years?

american imperialists triumphed over those opposing the annexation of overseas territories

the statement below was made by an american businessman in 1897. which historical argument is supported by this statement?

american imperialism was mainly economically motivated

the argument below summarizes the reasoning of alfred thayer main and other american imperialists at the end of the nineteenth century. which statement best completes the argument?

merchant sailors and ships can serve in the u.s. navy in times of war

the cartoon below was published in 1898. the caption below reads:

based on the cartoon, which conclusion can be made about american imperialists in the late nineteenth century?

some imperialists wanted to educate and help the local peoples of annexed territories

what role did cuban-american communities in florida play in the outbreak of the spanish-american war?

they contributed money to jose martin and other cuban revolutionaries resisting spain

why did industrial henry plant ask the u.s. secretary of war to build fortifications in tampa on the eve of the spanish-american war?

plant had his own wharves and luxury hotels in tampa

how was florida affected by the construction of the panama canal?

tampa became a major port for shipping goods to latin america

the information below provides details about the impact on florida of an important historical event. which event had these characteristics?

world war 1

the poster below was published in 1900. the left side of the poster depicts conditions in the u.s. during 1896. the right side of the poster shows conditions under president mckinley in 1900. which statement is supported by the quotation at the bottom center of the poster?

spanish rule in cuba was overthrown on humanitarian grounds

the excerpt below was written by mark twain in 1900. based on this excerpt, why did twain oppose u.s. acquisition of the philippines?

americans intended to rule the philippines as conquerors instead of bringing democracy

what was the greatest benefit that u.s. imperialism provided to the people of guam, hawaii, puerto rico, and the philippines?

introducing modern medicine and technology

how did the spanish-american war help turn the u.s. into a world power?

the u.s. defeated a european power and annexed overseas territories

which event led to changes in the size of the u.s. in 1898?

the u.s. acquired new overseas territories in the caribbean and pacific

why did the u.s. annex the philippines and puerto rico?

these regions were acquired from spain after the spanish-american war

wat was a direct consequence of the spanish-american war?

the u.. acquired new overseas territories, promoting trade with east asia and the Caribbean

which phrase best completes the diagram?

the annexation of overseas territories led to increase trade in the pacific and the caribbean

the map below shows shipping routes in the early 1900s boy before and after the construction of the panama canal. the “old route” (dotted line) was before its construction and the “new route” was afterwards.

based on the map, why did president theodore roosevelt and others want to build the panama canal?

to shorten the shipping route from new york to san francisco

how did the spanish american war encourage the construction of the panama canal?

it showed that american’s atlantic and pacific fleets were too fart apart without it

in “the influence of sea power upon history.” admiral alfred thayer mayan recommended that americans obtain colonies and build a large merchant marine t supply sailors for their navy. mahan also recommended that they build a canal through central america.

which water route was built, following his advice?

panama canal

the diagram below provides details about events in panama in 1903. which sentences completes the diagram?

panama gives lad for a canal to the u.s.

why did president theodore roosevelt send a warship to protect rebels in panama and recognize their independence?

the rebels offered to give the u.s. a strip of land on generous terms

the diagram below describes conditions on the isthmus of panama in the early 20th century. which phrase completes the diagram?

obstacles to building the panama canal

the diagram below identifies a major obstacle in the construction of the panama canal. which sentences completes the diagram?

engineers designed a series of water-filled locks to raise and lower ships

what was the primary motivation for constructing the panama canal?

the needs of the u.s. navy after the spanish-american war