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Unit 4 US History- Becoming a world power
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Who created the dollar diplomacy?
Taft
Hay
Jefferson
Roosevelt
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The Spanish-American war was a result of
trade in South America
Spanish rule in Cuba
slavery issues
destruction of the Great Plains
3
Americans sought to spread Western ___________________.
children
language
culture
diseases
4
The explosion of the USS Maine caused many Americans to blame _____________.
Cuba
Spain
Mexico
Colombia
5
Who is associated with moral imperialism?
Donald Duck
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
6
The Treaty of Kanagawa gave the United States the right to trade at two ports.
Samoa
Japan
Hawaii
Philippines
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Which military branch was strengthened to support overseas expansion?
Marines
Navy
army
Air force
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____________________ defeated Spain and acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
Panama
United States
Cuba
Hispaniola
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The United States competed with _____________________nations for oversea markets and resources.
Asian
European
domestic
third world
10
_______________________protected and expanded American trade in China.
Treaty of Versailles
Open Door Policy
Monroe Doctrine
One size fits all
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Which best describes actions of the Filipinos toward the United States after the S-A War?
They welcomed the chance to be a part of the United States.
They worked with the US to establish independence.
Happy American efforts to improve their standard of living.
They resented U.S. presence and fought for independence.
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established a civil government for Puerto Rico
Platt Amendment
sphere of influence
Foraker Act
protectorate
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Conflict with Spain led to what?
The Mexican-American War
The American Revolution
The Spanish-American War
WWI
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The United States uses its ______and _________power to maintain its interests in Latin America.
economic/ trading
military/ economic
religious/ military
trading/ military
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Which of the following best describes Roosevelt’s position about building the Panama Canal?
Every state in the United States will benefit from the canal
The work involved is providing Americans with needed jobs.
Having a canal connecting the Oceans will benefit all.
The canal is very expensive but is taking less time.
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The US had a duty to shape "less civilized" parts of the world
sphere of influence
Anglo-Sasonism
dollar diplomacy
yellow journalism
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Conditions attached to the Cuban constitution were known as what?
US Expansionism
Bill of Rights
Dollar Diplomacy
Platt Amendments
18
What did Alfred T. Mahan believe was necessary for the United States to become a world power?
opening trade in Asia
annexing Hawaii
building a large navy
establishing protectorates
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The United States looked to the ______________________for new markets.
Pacific
Atlantic
Caribbean
Bahamas
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The _______supported the use of American military force to prevent instability in Latin America
Declaration of Independence
Roosevelt Corollary
Monroe Doctrine
Treaty of Versailles
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Support for ____________________________grew in the late 1800s
peace
Germany
imperialism
slavery
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area where a foreign nation controlled economic development
yellow journalism
Foraker Act
sphere of influence
dollar diplomacy
23
What crop was successful in Hawaii?
tobacco
peanuts
wheat
sugar
24
The United States negotiated permission to open a naval base on the Pacific island.
Samoa
Midway Islands
Hawaii
Japan
25
Which policy emphasized military growth and displaying U.S. power to promote peace?
black friday deals
moral imperialism
big stick diplomacy
dollar diplomacy
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The United States received exclusive rights for a naval base at Pearl Harbor
China
Madagascar
Hawaii
Japan
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How did President Taft’s foreign policy differ from President Roosevelt’s policy?
Roosevelt was for moral diplomacy and less on military.
Roosevelt supported the Open Door Policy and Taft did not
Taft was less on military and more on economic development.
Taft supported military intervention in LA Roosevelt didn't.
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What was one result of the U.S. victory in the Spanish-American War?
Cuba remained a colony of Spain.
Cuba became an independent nation.
The United States annexed Guam and Puerto Rico.
Spain continued to rule the Philippines.
29
Where did Queen Liliuokalani rule where she was overthrown?
Hawaii
Panama
Russia
Japan
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Who is associated with the big stick diplomacy?
Taft
Morrow
Roosevelt
Wilson
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Belief that if US business leaders supported L. Am development, everyone would benefit
yellow journalism
sphere of influence
dollar diplomacy
protectorate
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Which policy pushed democracy in other nations to promote peace and stability
moral imperailism
dollar diplomacy
Because I said so policy
big stick diplomacy
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Why was the Panama Canal so important?
better sightseeing
easily hide from enemies
they were able to excavate lots of gold and silver
saved time and money for trading
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What did moral imperialism support the spread of in Latin America?
democracy
slavery
western culture
dictatorship
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ensured that Cuba would remain tied to the US
Roosevelt Corollary
protectorate
Platt Amendment
Pan-Americanism
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In the late 1800s, the United States looked ____________________________to expand its territory
overseas
inward
skyward
eastward
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sensational reporting in which writers often exaggerated or even invented stories
protectorate
sphere of influence
yellow journalism
Foraker Act
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Policy that focused on US economic development in other countries 2 promote peace and stability
big stick diplomacy
dollar diplomacy
morrow's rules
moral imperialism
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idea that the US and L. America should work together
yellow journalism
Pan-Americanism
protectorate
Anglo-Saxonism
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Who is associated with the dollar diplomacy?
Taft
Roosevelt
Mickey Mouse
Wilson
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local rulers had to accept advice from an imperial power
protectorate
William Crawford Gorgas
dollar diplomacy
Foraker Act
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What was a result of the Open Door Policy?
Congress authorized the building of the Panama Canal
The United States gained control over the Philippines
China recognized Korean independence.
American companies could trade with China.
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What was built to allow the ships to pass over the mountains in the Panama Canal?
a mother-in-law suite
locks
a navigation system
guard rails
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controlled mosquito populations in minimize disease during construction of Panama Canal.
Foraker Act
protectorate
William Crawford Gorgas
Roosevelt Corollary
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the US would intervene in L. American affairs when necessary
Anglo-Saxonism
Roosevelt Corollary
sphere of influence
dollar diplomacy
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Which statement best describes a major reason for U.S. interest in imperialism in the 1800s?
a desire for new markets overseas
the need for lower tariffs on imported goods
a lack of powerful European nations
an increase in investment opportunities in Europe