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1
The Rough Riders were a group of soldiers that fought in the famed "Battle of San Juan Hill" against what country?
Spain
China
Italy
Cuba
2
What was the
PRIMARY
reason the United States was interested in acquiring Hawaii in the 1800s?
tourism
to convert the natives
port for the navy
Business reasons
3
The United States felt that it was important to complete the construction and control of the Panama Canal because
it allowed the United States to colonize central america
it would help spread democracy to smaller nations.
it allowed ships to cross directly between the Atlantic and Pacific ocean
It would prevent Russia from doing the same thing.
4
Besides Puerto Rico, which territories were acquired by US as part of the peace treaty that ended the SpanishAmericanWar
Cuba and Guam
Guam and Philippines
Hawaii and Alaska
Cuba and Philippines
5
On what geographical area did the US concentrate in order to expand its influence during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Indian Ocean
West America
Caribbean Sea
Western Europe
6
________was annexed by the US in 1898, 5 years after planters there overthrew theleader and requested the US to annex___
Mexico
Cuba
Philippines
Hawaii
7
The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine called for
intervening Latin American countries that could not pay european creditors
pledging to help Japan and Russia negotiate a peace settlement.
investing in the economic development of Latin America.
prohibiting foreign countries from purchasing land in the westernhemisphere
8
The Platt Amendment (1901) gave the US executive control over what country's constitution?
Philippines
Brazil
Cuba
Spain
9
The United States acquired the territory shaded in green during the Spanish American War. The name of that territory was
Philippines
Hawaii
Spain
Cuba
10
Before the late 1800's, the United States did not seriously involve itself in overseas expansion largely because it
believed imperialism was immoral and against Christian values.
did not have a navy and could not compete with Europeans.
was recovering from its defeat in the Spanish-American war.
was primarily with westward expansion and internal problems
11
In 1898 the United States annexed Hawaii. Which scenario BEST describes what the word 'annexed' means?
Hawaii became a favored nations ally
Hawaii became a protectorate of the US and could control themselves
Hawaii became completely controlled by the US
Hawaii became the 50th state
12
Supporters of the "McKinley Tariff," argued that such measures would protect domestic industries from foreign nations...
allowing greater exports of American goods
providing subsidies to American manufacturers.
making imported goods more expensive to buy.
raising taxes on the wealthiest ten percent of America
13
"Yellow Journalism" during the late 19th century was marked by
a decline of the popularity of radio.
over-reliance on facts and evidence.
sensational headlines and questionable facts.
a decrease in readership.
14
Which of these BEST summarizes Alfred T. Mahan's concern about the U.S. Navy?
A strong army was more important than a strong navy.
Naval fleets would no longer be needed by the end of 20th century
U.S. would need overseas naval basesfor refueling and resupplying
An overactive U.S. Navy stood in the way of expansion.
15
"Jingoism" refers to
a war-like stance of forcing countries to submit to the will of yours
the belief of the worth and dignity of all people.
a principle of less government regulation of the economy
the tactic of swift and sudden military action in battle.
16
The Open Door Policy, proposed by the United States in 1899, called for open trade with
Spain
Japan
Russia
China
17
Commodore George Dewey is best known for his overwhelming success in the taking of Manila Bay in which war?
Spanish-American War
Korean War
WWI
Boxer Rebellion
18
"The Splendid Little War" is a nickname given to the Spanish-American War, which lasted for just over 3 months in ___
1787
1989
1898
1909
19
Which 1899 statement established America's right to trade with China without interference from European nations?
Teller Amendmnet
Open Door Policy
The monroe doctrine
the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
20
Which of these said that the US had the right to intervene in the affairs of neighboring countries to counter threats
Roosevelt Corollary
The fourteen points
Good neighbor policy
The Truman Doctrine
21
Which of these is a reason President William McKinley advocated going to war with Spain in 1898?
American slaves were receiving weapons from spain
War was needed to make the regionsafe for American business and commerce
Spain had attacked Hawaii
Spain had violated post-WWI treaties by building up their navy and army.
22
A major reason why the United States oversaw the building of the Panama Canal was to
fulfill our treaty obligations to Spain.
increase the mobility of the U.S. naval fleet
ensure the re-election of President McKinley.
increase the prosperity of Central America
23
Those who favored American imperial expansion in the late 19th and early 20th century believed it would....
provide bases for the U.S.
lower taxes on middle-class Americans.
act as a buffer zone from invasion.
decrease immigration to the United States.
24
Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst had the most profound impact on ________
Convincing Americans to support the New Deal
The US declaration of war against Spain in 1898
The defeat of Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election
President McKinley's defeat in the following election
25
This cartoon is referring to the American foreign policy of
building a strong military in order toexpand U.S. influence
isolating itself from international matters.
invading Latin American countries.
electing former military leaders as Presidents of the country.
26
In exchange for control of the Panama Canal Zone, the United States helped Panama declare its independence from
Mexico
Venezuela
Spain
Columbia
27
Who did the United States defeat in a late-nineteenth century war that was fought in the area shaded in red here?
England
Spain
Russia
Cuba
28
The issue of sugar production had what effect on the relationship between the United States and Hawaii?
It allowed Hawaii to rise over the US
It tipped the balance in favor ofthe United States.
a more powerful country was able to take control of the local economy
It made the relationship a tricky balance, but everyone was happy
29
The United States' acquisition of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii are all examples of late-nineteenth century
Imperialism
isolation
populism
progressivism
30
As a result of the Spanish American War, the US gained control of...
Panama Canal
Puerto Rico
Morocco
Hawaiian Islands
31
Widespread anti-Chinese sentiment in the late-1800s resulted in
Congressional action aimed at prohibiting further Chinese immigration
legal segregation of all Chinese-Americans into separete districts
deportating all Chinese-Americans living in California Oregon & Washington
native born American-Chinese losing citizenship
32
The MOST important result of the Spanish American War was that it....
spread democracy to Latin America.
Set up a colonial empire for the US and set the US on the road to empire
secured a safe source of raw materials for US industry.
Guaranteed Mexico independence from Spain
33
The primary reason the United States advocated the Open Door Policy was to...
Protect and broaden US trade with China
Expand the concept of the Monroe Doctrine to Asia
justify the extension of American colonies into the far east
justify our taking the Philippines as a US colony.
34
Which BEST describes the position of American missionaries on imperialism in the late-19th and early-20th centuries?
Imperialism is good because it gives the natives chances to get a good job.
Imperialism is good because it gives the natives a chance to be converted
Imperialism should be banned because of the way natives were treated.
Imperialism should be banned because it is against the word of God.
35
1. Guam 2. Philippines 3. Puerto RicoAll of these territories came under the control of the US following what conflict?
Spanish-American War
Mexican War
War of 1812
WWI
36
What is the MOST accurate Social-Darwinist defense for U.S. imperialism?
Robber Barons deserved new markets to sell goods and expand their market
The US needed to compete withEuropean nations to prove superior
Nations considered superior felt obliged to govern less advanced nations
The US needed to test its military power to make any improvements
