American Imperialism Worksheet

American Imperialism

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. Which of the following was a primary motivation for American Imperialism in the late 19th century?

2. The acquisition of which territory in 1898 marked a significant turning point in American Imperialism?

3. The idea of Manifest Destiny contributed to American Imperialism by promoting the belief that the United States was destined to expand its   and influence.

4. The Spanish-American War resulted in the United States gaining control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and  .

5. The construction of the   Canal significantly reduced travel time for ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, boosting American trade and military power.

6. Explain the concept of 'yellow journalism' and its role in sparking the Spanish-American War.

7. Describe one argument made by anti-imperialists against American expansion.

8. The Open Door Policy aimed to ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China.

9. Examine the map below, which shows major U.S. acquisitions and interventions during the era of American Imperialism. Identify two territories acquired by the U.S. and explain how their acquisition benefited American interests.