Write a brief paragraph to answer each of the following questions. Your answers must be in complete sentences (no bullet points). You must also answer the question in all parts, with specifics from the readings and lecture notes.
1. What was the Male Ethos? How was it connected to notions of race?
2. What is the “Civilizing Impulse?” How is it connected to US policy in the world?
3.What arguments were made against the United States undertaking such an imperialist role? Be Specific.
4. What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China? What did it mean for US power in the world?
5.Explain the Platt Amendment. What did it mean for the relationship between the US and Cuba?