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11th Grade U.S. History
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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.
2
An independent but less developed country controlled by private business interests
Protectorate
Economic imperialism
Colony
Sphere of Influence
3
This is a sensational style of writing that exaggerates the news to lure readers.
yellow journalism
de Lôme letter
journalism
muckraking
4
Why was the U.S. interested in the Philippines?
Natural resource on the island were key to American production
The President needed more vacation spots
Strategic location for a military base
5
For which action did Theodore Roosevelt win the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize?
negotiating an end to war between Russia and Japan
developing the Roosevelt Corollary
leading the Rough Riders
negotiating the Treaty of Paris of 1898
6
Jose Marti organized a guerrilla campaign to destroy American property in Cuba in order to
provoke U.S. intervention in Cuba.
recover his family’s land from American control.
retaliate against U.S. involvement in Cuba.
give money to poor Cuban natives.
7
Admiral ___, urged the U.S. to construct many new battleships and become a naval power.
Sanford B. Dole
Alfred T. Mahan
John Hay
John J. Pershing
8
The Roosevelt Corollary, was a revision to what earlier statement of U.S. foreign policy?
the Kellogg-Briand Pact
the Monroe Doctrine
the Madison Treaty
the Open Door Policy
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On what did the Roosevelt Corollary build?
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty of 1901
Platt Amendment
Monroe Doctrine
Open Door Policy
10
Which term is in McKinley’s War message?
End to reconcentration camps in Cuba
Cuban independence
Spain to pay damages for the USS Maine
11
Which nation attempted to achieve its independence by going to war against the United States?
Philippines
Mexico
Puerto Rico
China
12
A country or a territory with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power
Protectorate
Economic imperialism
Sphere of Influence
Colony
13
This nation gained its independence in the Spanish-American War.
Cuba
Philippine islands
Mexico
Puerto Rico
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White leaders forced King__to give voting rights to only wealthy landowners.
Kamehameha
Kalakaua
Liliuokalani
Ali'l
15
Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst had the most profound impact on
the US's declaration of war against Spain in 1898.
convincing Americans to support the New Deal.
the defeat of Herbert Hoover in the Election of 1932.
President McKinley's defeat in the Election of 1896.
16
Soon after this was destroyed, the United States declared war on Spain.
U.S.S. Arizona
U.S.S. Maryland
U.S.S. New York
U.S.S. Maine
17
Why was the U.S. interested in Hawai’i?
Hawai’i became increasingly important
Hawaiian sugar could be sold duty free
Pearl Harbor was ideal spot for refueling and repair of the Pacific Fleet
18
Which of the following did the United States insist that Cuba include in its constitution?
the Teller Amendment
the Platt Amendment
the Boxer Protocol
the Roosevelt Corollary
19
Which country’s residents became citizens of the United States due to the Jones Act?
Cuba
the Philippines
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
20
An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges
Protectorate
Sphere of Influence
Economic imperialism
Colony
21
Why did the U.S. support the Panamanian Rebellion?
The U.S. and France were enemies
Panama gave the U.S. the strip of land for the Canal
Teddy Roosevelt hated John Hay
The U.S. and Colombia were enemies
22
Queen Liliuokalani attempted to rid her people of American influence. Where did she rule?
Cuba
Philippines
Alaska
Hawaii
23
The Panama Canal was built during his presidency.
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
24
The United States declaration of war on Spain in 1898 is an example of
the influence of the press on popular opinion.
presidential action and unanimous congressional opposition
the unanimous opinion of businessmen in favor of war.
the American people overwhelmingly opposing military action.
25
Which nation did the Platt Amendment make a U.S. protectorate?
Philippines
Mexico
Cuba
China
26
What event led to the overthrow of Queen Liluokalani in Hawaii?
Popular discontent with the queen's rule grew.
Queen abolished the constitution that supported political power of whites
The Mckinley-Tariff raised import rates on domestic goods.
The United States sent in troops to protect American planters.
27
___ becomes Hawaii’s queen and proposes a new constitution.
Kalakaua
Kaniai
Laui
Liliuokalani
28
What is the MOST accurate Social-Darwinist defense for U.S. imperialism?
Superior Nations felt obliged to rule less advanced nations
The United States needed to compete with European nations
The United States needed to test its military strength
Robber Barons deserved new markets to sell their goods
29
The MOST important result of the Spanish American War was that it
secured a safe source of raw materials for US industry.
set up a colonial empire for the U.S.
spread democracy to Latin America.
guaranteed the independence of Mexico from Spanish control.
30
Social Darwinists believed that
evolution theories in public schools was unconstitutional.
powerful nations were meant to dominate weaker societies
competition among nations was no longer necessary
religious and scientific worlds should be kept separate
31
Who did Philippe Bunau-Varilla (Panama) stage a revolt against?
Guatemala
Venezuela
Costa Rica
Colombia
32
Which nation was directly affected by the Foraker Act?
Cuba
Philippines
Puerto Rico
China
33
A country or a territory governed internally by a foreign power
Protectorate
Economic imperialism
Colony
Sphere of Influence
34
Which nation was the focus of John Hay’s “Open Door notes”?
Puerto Rico
Cuba
China
Philippines
35
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the U.S.’s Open Door Policy to China?
None of the options
China’s large population was a desirable market
The Harmonious Fists were pro-American
Other countries wanted to fight against China
36
Its criticism of the president caused American resentment toward Spain to turn to outrage.
de Lôme letter
yellow journalism
General Valeriano Weyler
Open Note
37
Policy of the U.S. govt. guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries by our business people
Missionary Diplomacy
Panama canal
Dollar Diplomacy
Roosevelt corollary
38
Which of the following did not stimulate U.S. imperialism?
need for a new source of cheap labor
thirst for new economic markets
belief in cultural superiority of the Anglo-Saxon culture
desire for military strength