During the Progressive Era, federal laws were created to....

Protect from the worst abuses of industrialization

Trust-busting actions of the Progressive Presidents led to what?

Discourages companies from anti-competitive (monopoly) behavior

Which islands increased United States territorial expansion in the Pacific Ocean?

Hawaii, Guam, Wake Island, Philippines

Why was construction of the Panama Canal of great importance to the US?

To improve trade between the East and West coast

The Meat Inspection Act of 1906-

Insured the safety of meat eaten by consumers

1. What role did the Rough Riders play in the Spanish American war?

They were victorious in the Battle of San Juan Hill

With the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act (1906) the federal government had the power to—

regulate food and drugs to protect public health.

What was the major motivation for construction of the Panama Canal?

increase naval mobility and expand trade

What was the primary motivation for constructing the Panama Canal??

the needs of the U.S. Navy after the Spanish-American War

How did the writings of Alfred Thayer Mahan encourage United States imperialism?

His books showed the importance of naval bases in the Pacific

What was a direct consequence of the Spanish-American War?

U.S. acquired new territories, promoting trade with Asia and Caribbean

What was the immediate cause of increased American influence in the Caribbean and Pacific Islands

American victory in the Spanish-American War

Why did Mark Twain oppose U.S. acquisition of the Philippines?

Americans intended to rule the Philippines as conquerors

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1
What reason did President McKinley give for wanting to imperialize the Philippines?
ONLY the territory
The resources
Educate and Christianize
To capture slaves for tobacco farms
2
What president worked hard to break up trusts (monopolies)?
John F. Kenedy
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
3
During the Progressive Era, federal laws were created to....
Protect from the worst abuses of industrialization
Protect the heads of businesses
Protect immigrants
Encourage people to join labor unions
4
What war made the United States into a World Power?
Mexican American War
WW1
Civil War
Spanish American War
5
Which Constitutional Amendments were passed during the Progressive Era?
16th & 17th
16th ,17th, 18th & 19th
20th 21st
16th & 18th
6
Trust-busting actions of the Progressive Presidents led to what?
increase in public criticism of the US Presidency
Decline in the total number of American businesses
Hurt American companies facing foreign competition
Discourages companies from anti-competitive (monopoly) behavior
7
What was NOT a direct consequence of the Spanish-American War?
Cuba became independent.
The U.S. received Cuba.
Spain was awarded $20 million for its losses.
The U.S. received Puerto Rico.
8
Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan recommended that the US build a canal through Central America it is called the
Erie Canal
St. Lawrence Seaway
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
9
Which islands increased United States territorial expansion in the Pacific Ocean?
Haiti and Dominican Republic.
Hawaii, Guam, Wake Island, Philippines
Cuba and Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands only.
10
Why was construction of the Panama Canal of great importance to the US?
To help immigrants travel back to the US
To improve trade between the East and West coast
To protect the US from South America
To assist in the spread of democracy in Latin America
11
The Meat Inspection Act of 1906-
Insured the safety of meat eaten by consumers
Helped American ranchers by lowering their taxes
Led to increased demand for beef
Encouraged U.S. consumers to buy American beef
12
1. What role did the Rough Riders play in the Spanish American war?
]They were victorious in battle with George Dewey in the Philippines
They defeated Weyler, and freed Cuban prisoners
They were victorious in the Battle of San Juan Hill
They defeated Jose Marti at the battle of Cuba
13
With the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act (1906) the federal government had the power to—
regulate who could produce food and drugs.
regulate food and drugs to protect public health.
protect consumers from unfair financial practices by food & drug companies.
determine what food and drugs could be purchased.
14
Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906
All of the above
Coca-Cola without cocaine
Labels tell the truth
Prohibited sale of adulterated drugs
15
Muckraker who wrote about Standard Oil
Jane Addams
Ida Tarbell
Susan B. Anthony
Ida B. Wells
16
What was the major motivation for construction of the Panama Canal?
maintain a policy of collective security
increase naval mobility and expand trade
improve relations with Latin American & Asian countries
raise the standard of living in Latin America
17
A law, enacted by Congress in 1890, hope prevent the creation of monopolies by making it illegal to establish trusts...
Silver Coinage
Henry Flagler
Sherman trust act
Sherman antitrust act
18
Voters can remove an elected official from office.
recall
initiative
referendum
impeachment
19
Between 1898 and 1904, American imperialists triumphed over those opposing the annexation of overseas territories.
True
False
20
What was the primary motivation for constructing the Panama Canal??
the completion of the transcontinental railroad
the needs of the U.S. Navy after the Spanish-American War
interest in Latin American trade after the Spanish-American War
the failure of Lewis and Clark to find a Northwest Passage
21
How did the writings of Alfred Thayer Mahan encourage United States imperialism?
His speeches to the Senate swayed public opinion
His newspaper articles condemned Spain
His books showed the importance of naval bases in the Pacific
His letters as secretary of state, convinced McKinley to imperialized
22
What was a direct consequence of the Spanish-American War?
U.S. declared the “Open Door” policy in China & crushed the Boxer Rebellion
U.S. acquired new territories, promoting trade with Asia and Caribbean
Federal government acquired a massive debt from war, leading to a recession
U.S.acquired territory from Spain to build a canal between Atlantic/Pacific
23
American imperialism was mainly economically motivated
False
True
24
What was the immediate cause of increased American influence in the Caribbean and Pacific Islands
Manifest Destiny
Efforts of the Muckrakers exposing ills of society
American victory in the Spanish-American War
US enters WWI
25
Why did Mark Twain oppose U.S. acquisition of the Philippines?
American ships no longer needed coaling stations on their way to Asia
Americans intended to rule the Philippines as conquerors
he felt Filipinos were not ready for a system of govern. based on Constit.
Filipinos didn't deserve to have American Democracy

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