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Imperialism & America: Study Guide

The United States during the late 19th century and early 20th century became a
world power. Following the Spanish American War the United States had
acquired new territory in areas such as the Philippines, Cuba and Puerto Rico. In
addition, the United States pursued a more assertive policy in the rest of Latin
America and Asia.
Please take the time to read the listed pages and answer the following questions.
Please make sure to answer in complete sentences and to write your response
in your own words. Failure to answer the questions in your own words,
thoroughly and accurately will result in a grade of zero.
Imperialism and America: Read Page 342-345
1.) What is imperialism?

2.) What factors contributed to Americas decision to expand?

3.) Who argued that America should build up its military strength?

4.) Why did he argue that America should build up its military strength?

5.) How did the need for markets and raw materials influence some
Americans desire to expand?

6.) What was a sign of Americas growing military power?

7.) How did a belief in Social Darwinism influence the decision to expand?

8.) For each year on the time line below, identify one important event in the history of
U.S. involvement in Hawaii

United States Imperialism in Hawaii

1875
1887
1890
1891
1897
1898
9.) What was the United States interest in Hawaii?

10.) Who were Queen Liliuokalani and Sanford B. Dole? How were their lives
connected with one another?

11.) Complete question #2 on page 345. Create a chart outlining the causes of
U.S. imperialism.