KEY TERMS Key Terms and People to Know for the Regents Exam
American Imperialism
The US annexed (took control of) Hawaii and the Philippines to establishnaval bases in the Pacific. The US practiced imperialism because they wanted to secure better access to foreign markets (like China) where they could sell US goods.
Curiously, the Philippine-American War has never been covered on the US History Regents Exam. Exploring the links above, however, is still highly recommended.