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Turn of the Century Test Study Guide
1. Define imperialism:
A time when strong countries took over weak countries.
2. What were the 4 motives for imperialism? Give a definition for each.
Motive
Military factors
Definition
New military technology made Europe and USA stronger
than others. Military bases acted as buffer zones.
Social factors
Believed it was their duty to spread “western civilization”
(law and religion) – “White Man’s Burden”.
Nationalism
Belief that one’s nation is superior to other nations.
Economic factors
Countries wanted natural resources and new markets to sell
goods.
3. What state was known as Seward’s Folly and purchased from Russia for $7.2 million?
Alaska
4. What territories did the US gain during the Turn of the Century/this unit? (hint – there are 5)
Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Philippines, Puerto Rico
5. Complete the t-chart. List at least 2 arguments for and against US imperialism.
Arguments for U.S. Imperialism
Arguments against U.S. Imperialism
Access to foreign markets.
Fear of causing revolutions.
Gain natural resources.
Goes against American values.
Establish military bases.
National pride and the belief in Manifest Destiny
6. What is your opinion of U.S. Imperialism? WHY?
Answer in your own words. Be sure to support your opinion with information learned in class.
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7. Identify Spain on the map of Europe.
8. Identify the countries labeled on the maps below.
A – Cuba
B - Puerto Rico
C - Philippines
8. List the 4 reasons for the Spanish American War.
USS Maine Explodes
Protect American business in Cuba
America supports Cuba’s independence from Spain
Yellow Journalism
9. What group called for war with Spain by swaying public opinion?
Yellow Journalist
10. What boat sunk in the Havana Harbor and caused Americans to want war with Spain?
USS Maine
11. List the 3 outcomes of the Spanish American War? (include the name of the 3 US territories)
Cuba gains its independence
America/United States emerges as a world power
Territories (US territories) – Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines
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12. What was the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine? (identify 3 details)
The United States could interfere in economics in other Western nations
Claimed the US was the policeman of the world
Advocated “Big Stick” Diplomacy
13. Who supported the construction of the Panama Canal?
Theodore Roosevelt
14. What bodies of water did the Panama Canal connect?
Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
15. Write an adjective to describe Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy. Then write two details
about his foreign policy and why each supports the adjective.
Complete in your own words.
16. You will analyze a political cartoon on the test. Use the cartoon and questions to help prepare.
Symbol
What does it represent?
Uncle Sam
America
Uncle Sam’s Hands
America reaching for other countries
(they’re large because America’s
greedy)
Ship and people in water
USS Maine
What is the message of the political cartoon?
The Unite States is greedily reaching for new land to claim – he’s dangerous and needs to be
stopped.
What is the artist’s opinion of the message? How do you know?
Against the US – Uncle Sam is drawn negatively (face looks evil, posture is crouched). The cartoon
also includes a foreign language that looks like Spanish, so it’s probably from Spain’s point of view.