Intervened in Lain American affairs

A major result of the Spanish-American War (1898) was that the United States

Assumed a more prominent role in world affairs

An important result of the Spanish-American War of 1898 was that the United States

Became a world power with an overseas empire

Which US foreign policy was most often used to carry out the actions shown on the map?

Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

By proclaiming the Open Door policy in 1899, the United States was attempting to

Ensure equal trading opportunities in China

Which heading best completes the partial outline above?

Reasons for United States Imperialism

In the early 1900s, the United States proposed the Open Door policy to

Secure access to markets in China

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the US became involved in Latin America primarily to

Protect economic and security interests

A primary reason for the establishment of the Open Door policy (1899) was to

protect United States trade in the Far East

Protect American economic and political interests

As a result of the Spanish-American War, the US saw the need to build the Panama Canal because

The US navy could then move more quickly between oceans

The conclusion supported by this map is that the Panama Canal was motivated by the desire to

Increase naval mobility and expand overseas markets

The Roosevelt Corollary (1904) to the Monroe Doctrine proclaimed the right of the US to

Intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American nations

Protect growing United States investments in Latin America

Which conclusion can best be drawn from these headlines?

US territorial expansion increased in the Pacific Ocean

Why was there increased interest in building a canal across central America in the late 1800s?

The US had acquired colonies in the Pacific region

President Roosevelt’s Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine primarily affected Latin America by

Increasing United States intervention in the region

Gain a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

The Big Stick policy and Dollar Diplomacy were attempts to

Increase United States power in Latin America

The chief reason for the United States built the Panama Canal was to

Reduce travel time for commercial and military shipping

Increase United States influence in Latin America

A major reason that Secretary of State John Hay announced the Open Door policy in 1899 was to

Increase United States access to trade in Asia

Secretary of State John Hay sent his Open Door Notes (1899-1900) to world powers to

Protect United States trading interests in China

Which conclusion is most clearly supported by information on the map?

US military action was used to protect American interests

The cartoon illustrates the actions of President Theodore Roosevelt in

Securing the land to build the Panama Canal

The cartoonist is expressing concerns about the ability of the United States to

Control territories spread out over vast distances

Which headline related to the Spanish-American War is an example of yellow journalism?

“Spanish Troops Slaughter Innocent Cuban Citizens”

In the 1890s, the main goal of those who supported United States imperialism was to

Obtain overseas markets and naval bases

The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the

Development of United States imperialism

Yellow journalism contributed to the start of the Spanish-American War (1898) by

Inciting public outrage over conditions in Cuba

Critics of the actions shown in this cartoon claimed President Theodore Roosevelt was

Following a policy of imperialism

The practice of yellow journalism most directly influenced the

Start of the Spanish-American War

Which president’s decision demonstrated a commitment to the idea expressed by Speaker A?

William McKinley annexing the Hawaiian Islands

What was one characteristic of American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Gaining territory to promote economic & strategic interests

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Conducted the Bull Moose campaign of 1912
Opposed consumer protection laws
Promoted the conservation of natural resources
Intervened in Lain American affairs
2
A major result of the Spanish-American War (1898) was that the United States
Adopted a policy of isolationism
Increased foreign aid to European allies
Assumed a more prominent role in world affairs
Gave up control of territories outside the W. Hemisphere
3
This excerpt from John Hay’s Circular Letter became part of the
Policy of Dollar Diplomacy
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
Kellogg-Briand Pact
Open Door policy
4
An important result of the Spanish-American War of 1898 was that the United States
Improved its relations with Germany
Lost interest in Lain American affairs
Became a world power with an overseas empire
Acquired territories in Africa
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Spanish-American War
Goals of workers in the Pullman strike
Presidential candidacy of William McKinley
Election of Populist Party candidates
6
These 1898 headlines are best understood as an example of
Political advertising
Public opinion polling
Isolationist policies
Yellow Journalism
7
Which US foreign policy was most often used to carry out the actions shown on the map?
Open Door
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
Kellogg-Briand Pact
Wilson’s Fourteen Points
8
This statement provides a reason why political leaders of the late 1800s adopted the policy of
Isolationism
Protectionism
Imperialism
Collective Security
9
Maintaining trading opportunities in China for US businesses was the primary purpose of
Dollar Diplomacy
The Open Door Policy
The Roosevelt Corollary
The Gentlemen's Agreement
10
By proclaiming the Open Door policy in 1899, the United States was attempting to
Prevent European countries from colonizing the W. Hemisphere
Increase trade between Russia and the United States
Keep Japan from attacking and colonizing China
Ensure equal trading opportunities in China
11
One result of the Spanish-American War of 1898 was that the United States was
Committed to isolationism
Drawn into World War II
Forced into an economic depression
Recognized as a world power
12
Which heading best completes the partial outline above?
Reasons for United States Imperialism
Adoption of Isolationist Ideals
Principles of the Fourteen Points
Causes of World War I
13
In the early 1900s, the United States proposed the Open Door policy to
Gain new colonies in the Pacific
Win support for building the Panama Canal
Improve relations with Europe
Secure access to markets in China
14
This philosophy was used by President Roosevelt primarily to
Conduct his foreign policy
Win the Spanish-American War
Deal with problems of racial segregation
Expand the western frontier
15
In the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries, the US became involved in Latin America primarily to
Protect economic and security interests
Establish new colonies
Raise the living standards of Latin Americans
Stop the flow of illegal drugs into the United States
16
A primary reason for the establishment of the Open Door policy (1899) was to
gain control of the Panama Canal Zone
protect United States trade in the Far East
improve relations with Russia
encourage Chinese immigration to the United States
17
Publication of this and similar news stories encouraged Congress to
Pass antiterrorist legislation
Declare war on Spain
Conduct a criminal investigation
Improve naval safety
18
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Protect American economic and political interests
Raise Latin America’s standard of living
Encourage foreign nations to establish colonies
Join Western Hemisphere nations in a military alliance
19
As a result of the Spanish-American War, the US saw the need to build the Panama Canal because
The US navy could then move more quickly between oceans
Spanish opposition to the canal had ended
US railroads could not transport enough manufactured goods
New colonies had been acquired in Africa
20
The conclusion supported by this map is that the Panama Canal was motivated by the desire to
Maintain a policy of collective security
Increase naval mobility and expand overseas markets
Raise the living standards of Latin American people
Improve relations with Latin American and Asian nations
21
The Roosevelt Corollary (1904) to the Monroe Doctrine proclaimed the right of the US to
Determine the border between Alaska and Canada
Impose trade restrictions on European imports
Promote democracy in Africa
Intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American nations
22
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Control Latin American independence movements
Protect growing United States investments in Latin America
Reduce the influence of communism
Promote European colonization of the area
23
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
American Domestic Programs
Cold War Events
Efforts at isolationism
United States Interventionism
24
This statement encouraged popular support among Americans for
Protectionism
Isolationism
Imperialism
Neutrality
25
Which conclusion can best be drawn from these headlines?
Respect for native cultures motivated US foreign policy
The Anti-Imperialist League strongly influenced Congress
Construction of a railroad to Alaska was a major policy goal
US territorial expansion increased in the Pacific Ocean
26
Why was there increased interest in building a canal across central America in the late 1800s?
Tariffs on Chinese and Japanese products had ended
Transcontinental railroads had not yet been completed
The main source of immigration shifted from N to S Europe
The US had acquired colonies in the Pacific region
27
President Roosevelt’s Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine primarily affected Latin America by
Guaranteeing human rights throughout the Western Hemisphere
Increasing United States intervention in the region
Encouraging immigration to the United States
Supporting independence movements in many countries
28
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Increase the number of democratic nations in Latin America
Reduce European colonialism in the Western Hemisphere
Gain a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
Prevent a foreign power from seizing land in Central America
29
Which factor is associated with the decision of the US to declare war on Spain in 1898?
Labor union pressure
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Isolationist policy
Yellow journalism
30
The Big Stick policy and Dollar Diplomacy were attempts to
Protect free trade on the Asian continent
Contain the spread of communism in eastern Europe
Strengthen political ties with western Europe
Increase United States power in Latin America
31
The chief reason for the United States built the Panama Canal was to
Prevent the spread of communism
Reduce travel time for commercial and military shipping
Close the Western Hemisphere to new European colonization
Promote an isolationist foreign policy
32
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Provide foreign aid to African nations
Open trade with Southeast Asia
Maintain peace with European nations
Increase United States influence in Latin America
33
Which foreign policy is the main issue of this cartoon?
Neutrality
Imperialism
Internationalism
Containment
34
A major reason that Secretary of State John Hay announced the Open Door policy in 1899 was to
Secure important military bases in Europe
Encourage more immigration from Europe
Claim new colonial territories in Africa
Increase United States access to trade in Asia
35
Secretary of State John Hay sent his Open Door Notes (1899-1900) to world powers to
Protect United States trading interests in China
Secure a fair settlement in the Russo-Japanese War
Keep Chinese workers from coming to America
Bring a peaceful end to the Boxer Rebellion
36
Which conclusion is most clearly supported by information on the map?
The US respected the sovereignty of Latin American nations
US military action in Latin America supported Europe
US military action was used to protect American interests
The US rarely used its army in Latin America before WWII
37
The cartoon illustrates the actions of President Theodore Roosevelt in
Leading troops in the Spanish-American War
Improving diplomatic relations with Latin American nations
Securing the land to build the Panama Canal
Ending the war between Russia and Japan
38
The purpose of these headlines was to build support for
The war against Spain
An end to the policy of imperialism
Efforts to defend the Panama Canal
The annexation of Cuba
39
The cartoonist is expressing concerns about the ability of the United States to
Support human rights around the world
Accept citizens from foreign countries
Maintain a trade surplus with new trading partners
Control territories spread out over vast distances
40
The main reason the United States implemented the Open Door policy in China was to
Guarantee access to markets
Promote immigration
Encourage religious freedom
Expand democratic reforms
41
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Limit Asian immigration to the United States
Gain access to Chinese markets
Build factories in the Far East
Curb Russian expansion
42
Which headline related to the Spanish-American War is an example of yellow journalism?
“United States Mobilizes for War with Spain”
“McKinley Asks Congress for War Declaration Against Spain”
“Spanish Troops Slaughter Innocent Cuban Citizens”
“United States Demands Response to Spanish Actions”
43
President Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick policy was used by the United States to
Isolate itself from European conflicts
Settle a dispute between Russia and Japan
Expand its colonial empire in Africa
Police the Western Hemisphere
44
In the 1890s, the main goal of those who supported United States imperialism was to
Obtain overseas markets and naval bases
Defend against attacks by enemy nations
Bring self-government to areas under United States control
Spread democracy to Africa and Latin America
45
The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the
Development of United States imperialism
Sources of important natural resources
Results of the Spanish-American War
Growth of the Atlantic slave trade
46
Which US policy is most closely associated with the annexation of Hawaii & Philippines
Neutrality
Isolationism
International cooperation
Imperialism
47
Yellow journalism contributed to the start of the Spanish-American War (1898) by
Inciting public outrage over conditions in Cuba
Demanding the repeal of the Gentlemen’s Agreement
Showing the need to acquire colonies in the Pacific
Portraying William McKinley as a pro-war president
48
Critics of the actions shown in this cartoon claimed President Theodore Roosevelt was
Causing environmental damage
Requiring massive tax increases
Producing major trade deficits with China
Following a policy of imperialism
49
The practice of yellow journalism most directly influenced the
Acquisition of the Mexico Cession
Start of the Spanish-American War
Purchase of Alaska
End of the Russo-Japanese War
50
Which president’s decision demonstrated a commitment to the idea expressed by Speaker A?
William McKinley annexing the Hawaiian Islands
Wilson sending troops to pursue Pancho Villa in Mexico
Abraham Lincoln signing the Homestead Act
James K. Polk going to war with Mexico
51
What was one characteristic of American imperialism in the late 19^th and early 20^th centuries?
Supporting independence movements in Africa
Avoiding involvement with nations in East Asia
Gaining territory to promote economic & strategic interests
Rejecting the use of military force to gain colonies
52
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Imperialism
Isolationism
Pacifism
Collective Security
53
Which war is most closely associated with the emergence of the United States as a world power?
War of 1812
Spanish-American War
Mexican War
Civil War
54
One major result of the Spanish-American War was that the United States
Formed an alliance with England
Repealed the Monroe Doctrine
Gained recognition as a world power
Decreased the size of its navy
55
New organizations were engaging in yellow journalism before the Spanish-American War when
Writers ignored the situation in Cuba
Editors exaggerated events to build support for war
Articles about Cuba were fair and balanced
Publishers tried to prevent the war
56
Which heading best completes the partial outline above?
Causes of World War I
Enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine
Trade Expansion in East Asia
Rise of American Imperialism
57
Which title best completes the partial outline below?
America’s New Immigration Policy
Causes of the Spanish-American War
Arguments Opposing Imperialism
Reasons for Overseas Expansion
58
The explosion of the USS Maine and the practice of yellow journalism played a significant role
in the purchase of Alaska
in the acquisition of Florida
in the public’s support for the Spanish-American War
in the creation of the Open Door policy
59
One foreign policy goal of President Theodore Roosevelt was to
Restrict European intervention in the Western Hemisphere
Limit United States investment in Latin America
Encourage independence movements in Africa
Create future states by annexing Pacific island territories
60
The United States government justified most of the actions shown on the map by citing the
Threats from Germany after World War I
Need to protect Latin America from the threat of communism
Desire to stop illegal immigration from Latin America
Terms of the Roosevelt corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
61
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
Factors Supporting United States Imperialism
Consequences of World War I
Events Leading to Neutrality
Results of the Gentleman’s Agreement
62
In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry’s visit to Japan was important to the United States because it
Acquired cheap labor for America’s factories
Opened new trading opportunities in Asia
Ended the United States policy of neutrality
Began a military alliance between the two nations
63
Which United States foreign policy is the subject of this 1904 cartoon?
Isolationism
Neutrality
Containment
Imperialism
64
Yellow journalists created support for the Spanish-American War by writing articles about the
Destruction of United States sugar plantations by Hawaiians
Political popularity of William Jennings Bryan
Sinking of the US battleship Maine in Havana Harbor
Efforts of the United States to control Mexico
65
The Open Door policy of 1899 was originally adopted so that the United States could
Stop Japan from colonizing China
Restrict Chinese immigration
Gain equal trading rights in China
Encourage the development of democracy in China
66
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Compete with foreign industries
Industrialize underdeveloped nations
Obtain new markets for American products
Provide humanitarian aid to poor nations
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The headlines in this newspaper are an example of
Yellow journalism
Muckraking literature
Investigative reporting
Government censorship
68
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Restoration of a plantation economy in the South
Formation of alliances with other nations
Rise of United States imperialism
Reduction of exports to Asian nations
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Many sections of the world wanted to become part of the US
American industries needed raw materials and markets
Colonies would provide cheap labor for southern plantations
Additional farmland was needed to feed a growing population
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The Spanish-American War (1898) marked a turning point in US foreign policy because the US
pledged neutrality in future European conflicts
developed a plan for peaceful coexistence
refused to become a colonial power
emerged as a major world power
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A major reason for Commodore Matthew Perry’s 1854 visit to Japan was to
Prevent Japanese domination of the Pacific region
Establish a naval base in Japan
Open United States trade relations with Japan
Encourage immigration from Japan
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Require Latin American nations to end trade with Europe
Reduce Asian influence in Latin America
Develop military alliances with Pacific naval powers
Intervene in Latin America to prevent European interference
73
The United States established the Open Door policy toward China as a way to
End the Boxer Rebellion
Secure military bases in East Asia
Protect United States economic interests
Promote democracy in Asia
74
These headlines suggest that
The US will fight for independence of Latin America
Latin America has declared war on the US several times
Latin America is able to run their govts without US help
US interests in Latin America have often led to intervention
75
The United States issued the Open Door policy (1899-1900) primarily to
Use China as a stepping stone to trade with China
Secure equal trade opportunities in China
Force China to change its immigration policies
Bring democratic government to the Chinese people
76
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Isolationism
Containment
Imperialism
Neutrality
77
Which title best describes the message of this cartoon?
“Isolationism: Our Old Ally”
“The Dangers of Overeating”
“Temptations of the Imperialist Menu”
“Neutrality is the Best Policy”
78
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
Justification for American Imperialism
Yellow Journalism in Newspapers
Theodore Roosevelt’s Political Platform
Reasons to Declare War on Spain
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Which concept is expressed in this cartoon?
opposition to the League of Nations
support for United States imperialism
opposition to new immigration laws
support for new military alliances
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The navy needed a faster way to move ships between oceans
Spain had regained control of its former colonies
Great Britain had plans to purchase the canal zone
Congress realized that South America was a key threat
81
What title would be the most accurate for this map?
Ending Colonization in Latin America
Humanitarian Aid in the Western Hemisphere
Promoting Trade with Latin America
United States Intervention in the Caribbean Area
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The United States promoted its economic interest in China by
Adopting the Open Door policy
Passing the Chinese Exclusion Act
Intervening in the Sino-Japanese War
Encouraging the Boxer Rebellion
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Supporters of Mahan’s ideas most likely favored a foreign policy that would
Limit the military arms race
Acquire foreign markets
Establish an international peace organization
Abandon the Monroe Doctrine
84
President Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick policy is most closely associated with
Intervention in Latin American affairs
Conservation of natural resources
Court actions to support business monopolies
Friendly relations with China after the Boxer Rebellion
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Which US foreign policy was most related to the rise of big business in the late 1800s?
Détente
Neutrality
Containment
Imperialism

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