The US gained control of Isthmus of Panama to build canal by _____.

encouraging Panamanian independence

A Social Darwinist feels _______________.

if a race or culture doesn't survive, it is natural order.

Why did Senate reject Versailles Treaty at end of WWI?

to keep US out of foreign entanglements and wars

What is the relationship of militarism to imperialism?

A strong navy will help US compete for world markets.

Which of the statements is BEST example of effect of yellow journalism on US public?

Using sensational headlines, media drove US to war w/Spain.

How would a Social Darwinist justify war w/Spain?

Filipinos are incapable of governing themselves.

Which did NOT occur during Senate debate over Versailles Treaty?

treaty didn't grant indep. to African & Asian colonies

Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy of speak softly & carry a big stick diplomacy meant _____.

his negotiations were backed with threat of military force

Which was NOT a factor in US entering WWI?

protests against League of Nations

"He kept us out of war!" was a successful campaign slogan for Wilson because ____.

isolationism was common sentiment in US at the time

Which was NOT a reason Warren G. Harding was elected president in 1920?

promise to follow Progressive movement of past decade

What did Wilson hope to accomplish with moral diplomacy?

democracy in western hemisphere

Which was NOT factor that put pressure on Pres. McKinley on eve of Spanish-American War?

writings of Capt.-Gen. Ramon Blanco

League of Nations was ______.

supported by Wilson but rejected by Senate

The 14 Points were flawed b/c of their failure to sufficiently address _____.

methods for implementing the plans

How did a Social Darwinist feel about imperialism?

We are better than everyone else, we should rule the world!

The Open Door Policy called for ______.

open access to China for US investment and businesses

Posters showing Germans as ferocious beasts and other propaganda was the work of _____

Committee of Public Information

Pres. Taft's foreign policy of dollar diplomacy sought to _______.

protect US businesses if problems arose in foreign lands

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1
The US gained control of Isthmus of Panama to build canal by _____.
implementing Open Door Policy
invading Colombia
encouraging Panamanian independence
negotiating with Colombia
2
A Social Darwinist feels _______________.
Imperialism is wrong.
Bigger countries should help smaller ones.
if a race or culture doesn't survive, it is natural order.
Races and cultures persevere through time.
3
Why did Senate reject Versailles Treaty at end of WWI?
to avoid costly dues of membership
to express opposition to reparations imposed on Germany
to keep US out of foreign entanglements and wars
to reduce US forces in Europe
4
What is the relationship of militarism to imperialism?
The national guard will protect farmers from railroads.
A strong army allows US to enforce laws within its borders.
A strong navy will help US compete for world markets.
A strong navy will protect US from piracy in int'l waters.
5
Which of the statements is BEST example of effect of yellow journalism on US public?
Excitement of taking Cuba was at fever pitch due to media.
Reporting gave accurate account of Spanish cruelty in Cuba.
Using sensational headlines, media drove US to war w/Spain.
Spain's attacks made citizens support Jose' Marti.
6
How would a Social Darwinist justify war w/Spain?
Filipinos are incapable of governing themselves.
Laws of nature means US has to face the consequences.
US wants to be like everyone else and branch out.
It is wrong for US to forcibly impose it's will on others.
7
"The study of history...of all sound military conclusions & practice." Alfred T. Mahan
economist
philanthropist
political leader
advocate of military power
8
Which did NOT occur during Senate debate over Versailles Treaty?
"Irreconcilables" outraged over departure from isolationism
Lodge argued undercut US right to shape own foreign policy.
treaty didn't grant indep. to African & Asian colonies
Wilson tried to compromise with Lodge
9
Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy of speak softly & carry a big stick diplomacy meant _____.
his negotiations were backed with threat of military force
he allowed US troops to beat natives who broke laws
his soft-spoken personality make foreign leaders trust him
he studies African methods for negotiating w/foreign leaders
10
Which was NOT a factor in US entering WWI?
Zimmerman Telegram
sinking of Lusitania
protests against League of Nations
German u-boat activity
11
"He kept us out of war!" was a successful campaign slogan for Wilson because ____.
isolationism was common sentiment in US at the time
strong desire for alliances that would keep US out of war
his opponent was T. Roosevelt who led US into war w/Spain
desire of many to only enter WWI after fighting was over
12
In the late 1800s & early 1900s, which would NOT be a characteristic of American imperialists?
isolationism
expansionism
nationalism
interventionism
13
Which was NOT a reason Warren G. Harding was elected president in 1920?
his belief to "return to normalcy"
the nation wanted its sense of security back
promise to follow Progressive movement of past decade
belief of a strong economy independent of foreign influence
14
What did Wilson hope to accomplish with moral diplomacy?
US business interests in Haiti
US investments in Latin America
democracy in western hemisphere
Federal protection of US citizens
15
Which was NOT factor that put pressure on Pres. McKinley on eve of Spanish-American War?
writings of Capt.-Gen. Ramon Blanco
yellow journalism
DeLome letter
explosion of USS Maine
16
League of Nations was ______.
established before WWI but proved incapable of preventing it
supported by Wilson but rejected by Senate
supported by US public but rejected by Pres. Wilson
supported by Pres. Wilson and American people
17
The 14 Points were flawed b/c of their failure to sufficiently address _____.
methods for implementing the plans
rising power of Japan
need for an international currency
growing trouble with Palestine
18
How did a Social Darwinist feel about imperialism?
We are better than everyone else, we should rule the world!
Other cultures have rights too.
Our government is a democracy.
Hawaiian culture can teach us many things.
19
The Open Door Policy called for ______.
open access to China for US investment and businesses
elimination of passports for travel to travel overseas
unlimited immigration of Europeans into US
opening of US to Chinese goods
20
Which undermined the peacekeeping abilities of the League of Nations?
never allowed Central Powers countries to join
US never joined.
Made up exclusively of Big Four countries
Italy and Britain never joined.
21
Posters showing Germans as ferocious beasts and other propaganda was the work of _____
Industrial Workers of the World
The War Industries Board
the CIA
Committee of Public Information
22
Which is an example of "expanding capitalism?"
annexation of Hawaii
Cuban independence
spreading Christianity
Commodore Dewey's victories in the Spanish-American War.
23
Pres. Taft's foreign policy of dollar diplomacy sought to _______.
protect US businesses if problems arose in foreign lands
support countries that set up democratic governments
intimidate foreign nations to cave in to US demand
internalize trade, protecting domestic policies
24
Who would have disagreed with imperialism?
Sanford Dole
US Ambassador John L. Stevens
Theodore Roosevelt
Queen Liliuokalani

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