Contrary to imperialists, anti-imperialists such as Mark Twain believed that imperialism...

seeks to conquer & exploit weaker peoples rather than help.

Which problem is addressed in the cartoon?

Political machines were profiting from kickbacks

What was the impact of these muckraking activities during the early 1900’s?

they led to new laws addressing the abuses of industry

How did engineers physically build the Panama Canal?

Sprayed insecticides and built concrete locks to raise ships

Which statement best describes American imperial ambition?

saw the best opportunities in the Caribbean and Pacific

Which of these was a NEGATIVE result of the construction of the Panama Canal?

Latin American countries resented the U.S. for intervening

President Roosevelt’s motto, “speak softly and carry a big stick,” means...

engage in diplomacy but also maintain a strong military

Many military strategists in the early 20th Century recommended the U.S. do what?

building a canal through Central America

William Jennings Bryan (cross of gold) ran his presidential campaign on

a policy of bimetallism that would help farmers

Which useful function was served by the political machines of the late 1800’s?

They assisted in the assimilation of immigrants

Populists wanted to tie the silver to the dollar to

lessen the burden of debt on farmers

Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the U.S. by the end of the century?

Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets

What motivations did the U.S. have in colonizing the Philippines?

for increasing American trade with East Asia

One logic (motivation) for imperialism was...

Industries need raw materials and markets found overseas.

How did the experiences of Chinese immigrants differ from the other “New Immigrants”?

They were deprived basic rights such as citizenship.

What event preceded the U.S. setting up a colonial government in the Philippines?

U.S. forces fight a three-year war against Filipino rebels

The phrase, “The White Man’s Burden,” refers to

Whites had a responsibility to improve the lives of others.

Why is the Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S. history?

It revealed that the United States had become a world power

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1
Teddy Roosevelt was the first Progressive President.
True
False
2
Contrary to imperialists, anti-imperialists such as Mark Twain believed that imperialism...
is worthwhile because of Social Darwinism
feeds colonial peoples and saves them from famine & disease.
is beneficial because it brings Christianity to heathens.
seeks to conquer & exploit weaker peoples rather than help.
3
Which problem is addressed in the cartoon?
Political machines were profiting from kickbacks
The deadlock between political parties was costing taxpayers
City governments were providing inadequate services
New citizens were often unable to vote
4
What was the impact of these muckraking activities during the early 1900’s?
It led to a sudden decrease in immigration.
led to Big Businesses creating more profitable monopolies
they promoted the status of Social Darwinism.
they led to new laws addressing the abuses of industry
5
How did engineers physically build the Panama Canal?
used drills and dynamite to remove several of the mountains
They used steam shovels to dredge the interior lake
Sprayed insecticides and built concrete locks to raise ships
built new paved roads
6
Which statement best describes American imperial ambition?
saw best opportunities in Africa and East Asia
U.S. imperialists wanted to annex Canada and Mexico
maintaining trade with Europe
saw the best opportunities in the Caribbean and Pacific
7
Which of the following is Teddy Roosevelt NOT known for?
deregulating Big Businesses
improving labor conditions
establishing the national park system
building the Panama Canal
8
Which of these was a NEGATIVE result of the construction of the Panama Canal?
shortened the distance between the Atlantic and Pacific
Latin American countries resented the U.S. for intervening
Merchants could more easily trade with the U.S.
U.S. could now move war materials easily from coast to coast
9
President Roosevelt’s motto, “speak softly and carry a big stick,” means...
engage in diplomacy but also maintain a strong military
belief that the U.S. needs to take care of the uncivilized
belief that imperialism is anti-democratic
belief that the U.S. should annex both Canada and Mexico
10
Many military strategists in the early 20th Century recommended the U.S. do what?
placing military bases in Europe
developing an air force
having a large standing army
building a canal through Central America
11
William Jennings Bryan (cross of gold) ran his presidential campaign on
higher tariffs to protect American manufacturers
the creation of a national park system
the acquisition of colonies to increase American prestige
a policy of bimetallism that would help farmers
12
Which useful function was served by the political machines of the late 1800’s?
They prevented corruption in local government
They served as role models for future city governments
provided a supply of cheap and skilled labor for industry
They assisted in the assimilation of immigrants
13
When the value of the dollar goes up (as it did in the late C19th), wages and prices go...
None of the above
All of the above
Down
Up
14
Populists wanted to tie the silver to the dollar to
Stimulate manufacturing
increase the wealth of bankers and business owners
bankrupt the railroads
lessen the burden of debt on farmers
15
Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the U.S. by the end of the century?
Americans wanted to rule others
fear that imperialism would bring the U.S. into conflict
it was against the principles of democracy to rule others.
Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets
16
What motivations did the U.S. have in colonizing the Philippines?
to spread the democratic form of government to China
They feared the growing naval power of the Japanese
They believed that the Constitution required it
for increasing American trade with East Asia
17
One logic (motivation) for imperialism was...
Colonial were inviting Americans to develop their economies.
Industries need raw materials and markets found overseas.
it threatens to bring the U.S. into conflict with Europe
imperialism is contrary to American democratic principles.
18
Which of the following was NOT a U.S. possession during the height of American Imperialism?
Mexico
Hawaii
Phillippines
Cuba
19
How did the experiences of Chinese immigrants differ from the other “New Immigrants”?
They often took the least desirable and lowest paying jobs.
They were deprived basic rights such as citizenship.
They faced prejudice and discrimination from nativists.
They were unable to use skills they developed in China
20
What event preceded the U.S. setting up a colonial government in the Philippines?
Filipino leaders invite the U.S. to annex the Philippines
U.S. forces fight a three-year war against Filipino rebels
U.S. Senate refuses to annex the Philippines
American businessmen overthrow the ruler of the Philippines
21
The phrase, “The White Man’s Burden,” refers to
Whites had a responsibility to improve the lives of others.
that colonial subjects would be grateful
Equality of all men
that imperialism was opposed by most Europeans
22
Which group most favored the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882?
anarchists who immigrated from Europe.
nativists on the West Coast.
Progressives from the Midwest.
imperialists in Congress.
23
What demand was made in the Populist Party platform of 1892?
a graduated income tax
selection of U.S. Senators by state legislatures
higher tariffs
unrestricted immigration
24
Why is the Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S. history?
It demonstrated the need for better communication in wartime
It revealed that the United States had become a world power
It marked the first American victory over a European power
It showed American support for European economic interests
25
The Populist Party represented the interests of
bankers and industrialists
immigrants and big business
farmers and workers
the middle class

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Progressive Era & American Imperialism

25 termsStudBud Administration295 plays

Progressive Era & American Imperialism

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
Teddy Roosevelt was the first Progressive President.
True
False
2
Contrary to imperialists, anti-imperialists such as Mark Twain believed that imperialism...
is worthwhile because of Social Darwinism
feeds colonial peoples and saves them from famine & disease.
is beneficial because it brings Christianity to heathens.
seeks to conquer & exploit weaker peoples rather than help.
3
Which problem is addressed in the cartoon?
Political machines were profiting from kickbacks
The deadlock between political parties was costing taxpayers
City governments were providing inadequate services
New citizens were often unable to vote
4
What was the impact of these muckraking activities during the early 1900’s?
It led to a sudden decrease in immigration.
led to Big Businesses creating more profitable monopolies
they promoted the status of Social Darwinism.
they led to new laws addressing the abuses of industry
5
How did engineers physically build the Panama Canal?
used drills and dynamite to remove several of the mountains
They used steam shovels to dredge the interior lake
Sprayed insecticides and built concrete locks to raise ships
built new paved roads
6
Which statement best describes American imperial ambition?
saw best opportunities in Africa and East Asia
U.S. imperialists wanted to annex Canada and Mexico
maintaining trade with Europe
saw the best opportunities in the Caribbean and Pacific
7
Which of the following is Teddy Roosevelt NOT known for?
deregulating Big Businesses
improving labor conditions
establishing the national park system
building the Panama Canal
8
Which of these was a NEGATIVE result of the construction of the Panama Canal?
shortened the distance between the Atlantic and Pacific
Latin American countries resented the U.S. for intervening
Merchants could more easily trade with the U.S.
U.S. could now move war materials easily from coast to coast
9
President Roosevelt’s motto, “speak softly and carry a big stick,” means...
engage in diplomacy but also maintain a strong military
belief that the U.S. needs to take care of the uncivilized
belief that imperialism is anti-democratic
belief that the U.S. should annex both Canada and Mexico
10
Many military strategists in the early 20th Century recommended the U.S. do what?
placing military bases in Europe
developing an air force
having a large standing army
building a canal through Central America
11
William Jennings Bryan (cross of gold) ran his presidential campaign on
higher tariffs to protect American manufacturers
the creation of a national park system
the acquisition of colonies to increase American prestige
a policy of bimetallism that would help farmers
12
Which useful function was served by the political machines of the late 1800’s?
They prevented corruption in local government
They served as role models for future city governments
provided a supply of cheap and skilled labor for industry
They assisted in the assimilation of immigrants
13
When the value of the dollar goes up (as it did in the late C19th), wages and prices go...
None of the above
All of the above
Down
Up
14
Populists wanted to tie the silver to the dollar to
Stimulate manufacturing
increase the wealth of bankers and business owners
bankrupt the railroads
lessen the burden of debt on farmers
15
Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the U.S. by the end of the century?
Americans wanted to rule others
fear that imperialism would bring the U.S. into conflict
it was against the principles of democracy to rule others.
Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets
16
What motivations did the U.S. have in colonizing the Philippines?
to spread the democratic form of government to China
They feared the growing naval power of the Japanese
They believed that the Constitution required it
for increasing American trade with East Asia
17
One logic (motivation) for imperialism was...
Colonial were inviting Americans to develop their economies.
Industries need raw materials and markets found overseas.
it threatens to bring the U.S. into conflict with Europe
imperialism is contrary to American democratic principles.
18
Which of the following was NOT a U.S. possession during the height of American Imperialism?
Mexico
Hawaii
Phillippines
Cuba
19
How did the experiences of Chinese immigrants differ from the other “New Immigrants”?
They often took the least desirable and lowest paying jobs.
They were deprived basic rights such as citizenship.
They faced prejudice and discrimination from nativists.
They were unable to use skills they developed in China
20
What event preceded the U.S. setting up a colonial government in the Philippines?
Filipino leaders invite the U.S. to annex the Philippines
U.S. forces fight a three-year war against Filipino rebels
U.S. Senate refuses to annex the Philippines
American businessmen overthrow the ruler of the Philippines
21
The phrase, “The White Man’s Burden,” refers to
Whites had a responsibility to improve the lives of others.
that colonial subjects would be grateful
Equality of all men
that imperialism was opposed by most Europeans
22
Which group most favored the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882?
anarchists who immigrated from Europe.
nativists on the West Coast.
Progressives from the Midwest.
imperialists in Congress.
23
What demand was made in the Populist Party platform of 1892?
a graduated income tax
selection of U.S. Senators by state legislatures
higher tariffs
unrestricted immigration
24
Why is the Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S. history?
It demonstrated the need for better communication in wartime
It revealed that the United States had become a world power
It marked the first American victory over a European power
It showed American support for European economic interests
25
The Populist Party represented the interests of
bankers and industrialists
immigrants and big business
farmers and workers
the middle class