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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 an example for each. Use your imperialism
notes and learning stations worksheets.
Motive
Military factors
Example
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. Which continent did many European countries claim land during the early 1900s?
Africa
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
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6. Identify Spain on the map of Europe.
7. 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
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.
Complete in your own words.
Symbol
What does it represent?
What is the message of the political cartoon?
What is the artist’s opinion of the message? How do you know?
What person or groups might disagree with the message expressed in the cartoon?