USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In 1898 the relatively moderate sized town of Tampa Bay, Florida, acquired the title of “on the map”. Which of the following events lead to this once sleepy-little town becoming an area of vast importance?
A
Sight of U.S.S. Maine explosion and cause for declaration of war between the U.S. and Spain
B
Military port for soldiers and supply point for food, ammunition, and medical supplies that were destined for Cuba
C
Base used Cuban revolutionaries to secure shipments of uniforms and ammunition in their fight for independence
D
Port of cultivation for numerous battleships used throughout Spanish-American War
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On April 25, 1898 the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898.

Detailed explanation-2: -The spanish american war was marked a turning point in american foreign policy because the United States of America became an imperial world power. What does Imperialism mean? Extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Detailed explanation-3: -The port city of Tampa served as the primary staging area for the United States troops bound for the war in Cuba.

Detailed explanation-4: -Because the Industrial Revolution increased the production capacity of Western states astronomically, there was an enormous hunger for raw materials to satisfy demands. Thus, the Western powers sought colonies where raw materials were abundant and where they could be appropriated at little to no cost.

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