American Imperialism: Expansion and Influence
An 11th-grade social studies worksheet exploring the causes, events, and consequences of American Imperialism.
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American Imperialism: Expansion and Influence
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your knowledge of American Imperialism.
1. Which of the following was a primary economic motivation for American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
To promote isolationist policies.
To gain access to new markets and raw materials.
To reduce military spending abroad.
To support European colonial expansion.
2. The Open Door Policy was primarily concerned with protecting U.S. trading interests in which country?
Cuba
Philippines
China
Puerto Rico
3. The idea of "Manifest Destiny" played a significant role in justifying American expansion, suggesting a divine right to expand .
4. The Spanish-American War resulted in the United States acquiring territories such as , Puerto Rico, and Guam.
5. The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine asserted the right of the U.S. to intervene in the affairs of Latin American nations.
True
False
6. Anti-imperialists argued that American imperialism was consistent with the nation's founding principles of liberty and self-government.
True
False
7. Discuss two reasons why the construction of the Panama Canal was significant for American foreign policy and economic interests.
8. Analyze the arguments made by both supporters and opponents of American imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. What were the core beliefs and concerns of each side?