Becoming a World Power – “Age of Imperialism”
Due beginning of class Wed, Nov. 19th
Chapter Seven
(1) Imperialism: What is imperialism, and what are examples of imperialism mentioned in this chapter?
(2) Why Imperialism: Why did the United States and Western European countries desire to become imperialistic in
their actions in the larger world?
(3) Page 169 – Closing of the Frontier: How did the “Closing of the Frontier” create a desire for the United States
to intervene in other countries?
(4) Annexation: What argument did U.S. Senator Albert Beveridge give justifying the United States annexing the
Philippines?
(5) Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines: Briefly summarize, how did the United States come to rule over Cuba,
Puerto Rico, and the Philippines?
(6) China: What do the terms “sphere of influence” and “Open Door Policy” mean, and how do these affect United
States actions towards China?
(7) Roosevelt Corollary and “dollar diplomacy”: How do the Roosevelt Corollary and President Taft’s “dollar
diplomacy” differ and how are they similar?
(8) Page 88 – “Monroe Doctrine”: How do the Roosevelt Corollary and President Taft’s “dollar diplomacy” differ
from the “Monroe Doctrine?”
(9) Panama Canal – Pages 284 & 285: Briefly summarize the United States involvement with the Panama Canal,
including how did Panama become independent from Colombia and why was Panama geographically important?
Becoming a World Power – “Age of Imperialism”
Due beginning of class Wed, Nov. 19th
Chapter Seven
(1) Imperialism: What is imperialism, and what are examples of imperialism mentioned in this chapter?
(2) Why Imperialism: Why did the United States and Western European countries desire to become imperialistic in
their actions in the larger world?
(3) Page 169 – Closing of the Frontier: How did the “Closing of the Frontier” create a desire for the United States
to intervene in other countries?
(4) Annexation: What argument did U.S. Senator Albert Beveridge give justifying the United States annexing the
Philippines?
(5) Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines: Briefly summarize, how did the United States come to rule over Cuba,
Puerto Rico, and the Philippines?
(6) China: What do the terms “sphere of influence” and “Open Door Policy” mean, and how do these affect United
States actions towards China?
(7) Roosevelt Corollary and “dollar diplomacy”: How do the Roosevelt Corollary and President Taft’s “dollar
diplomacy” differ and how are they similar?
(8) Page 88 – “Monroe Doctrine”: How do the Roosevelt Corollary and President Taft’s “dollar diplomacy” differ
from the “Monroe Doctrine?”
(9) Panama Canal – Pages 284 & 285: Briefly summarize the United States involvement with the Panama Canal,
including how did Panama become independent from Colombia and why was Panama geographically important?