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9th Grade U.S. History
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1
This nation gained its independence in the Spanish-American War.
Cuba
Mexico
Philippine islands
Puerto Rico
2
Admiral ___, urged the U.S. to construct many new battleships and become a naval power.
John Hay
Alfred T. Mahan
John J. Pershing
Sanford B. Dole
3
For which action did Theodore Roosevelt win the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize?
developing the Roosevelt Corollary
negotiating an end to war between Russia and Japan
negotiating the Treaty of Paris of 1898
leading the Rough Riders
4
This is a sensational style of writing that exaggerates the news to lure readers.
yellow journalism
muckraking
journalism
de Lôme letter
5
favors the annexation of Hawaii, takes over the presidency from Cleveland.
Teddy Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
William H. Taft
William McKinley
6
Which of the following did not stimulate U.S. imperialism?
thirst for new economic markets
need for a new source of cheap labor
belief in cultural superiority of the Anglo-Saxon culture
desire for military strength
7
The Panama Canal was built during his presidency.
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
8
Which nation was directly affected by the Foraker Act?
Cuba
China
Puerto Rico
Philippines
9
The Boxer Rebellion was an attempt by Chinese revolutionaries to
set up a democratic government in China.
restore the Manchu dynasty to power.
remove foreign influence from China
set up a Communist government in China.
10
White leaders forced King__to give voting rights to only wealthy landowners.
Kalakaua
Kamehameha
Ali'l
Liliuokalani
11
Which country’s residents became citizens of the United States in 1917?
the Philippines
Hawaii
Cuba
Puerto Rico
12
___ becomes Hawaii’s queen and proposes a new constitution.
Laui
Kalakaua
Liliuokalani
Kaniai
13
Which nation did the Platt Amendment make a U.S. protectorate?
Philippines
Cuba
China
Mexico
14
Soon after this was destroyed, the United States declared war on Spain.
U.S.S. Maine
U.S.S. New York
U.S.S. Arizona
U.S.S. Maryland
15
This political cartoon depicts which event in American History
American Imperialism
American Slavery
The Spanish American War
The Panama Canal
16
Which nation attempted to achieve its independence by going to war against the United States?
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Mexico
China
17
This volunteer cavalry unit fought in a famous land battle near Santiago, Cuba.
Rough Riders
Storm Troopers
Buffalo Soldiers
7th Cavalry
18
Which white business owner overthrew the Queen of Hawaii and set up a government
William McKinley
Sanford B. Dole
George Dewey
John L. Stevens
19
On what did the Roosevelt Corollary build?
Monroe Doctrine
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty of 1901
Platt Amendment
Open Door Policy
20
Which nation was the focus of John Hay’s “Open Door notes”?
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Philippines
China
21
The Open Door Policy was designed as a way for the United States to further
international diplomacy
its trade interests.
the establishment of democratic governments.
its desires to annex foreign nations.
22
Which of the following did the United States insist that Cuba include in its constitution?
the Platt Amendment
the Teller Amendment
the Roosevelt Corollary
the Boxer Protocol
23
America and Mexico came close to war during his presidency
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
William Howard Taft
24
Policy of the U.S. govt. guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries by our business people
Missionary Diplomacy
Panama canal
Roosevelt corollary
Dollar Diplomacy
25
T. Roosevelt was declared a hero, even though his unit played a minor role in its capture
Manila Bay
Philippine islands
San Juan Hill
China