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5. American Imperialism Unit 4 State Test Review
5. American Imperialism Unit 4 State Test Review
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Which of the following would be an example of Moral Diplomacy?
sending money to a foreign nation to open up trade
declaring war on a neighboring country
the U.S. aiding a pro-democratic government in Latin America
sending troops to force a foreign leader to resign
2
The Foraker Act
Established a military presence in the Philippines
Established a civil government in Puerto Rico
Established a civil government in the Philippines
3
What was the Platt Amendment? (Choose 3)
Turned Cuba into a US protectorate.
Limited Cuban indepdence.
Forced Puerto Rico to erect a wall around all of Uzbekistan.
Permitted U.S. involvent in all of Cuba's foreign affairs.
4
What is the name of the famous battle the Rough Riders are deemed war heroes of?
Manila Bay
San Juan Hill
5
Who were the rough riders?
a volunteer cavalry led by T. Roosevelt in the spanish war
a group of sharp shooters
raiders who raided Mexican and Texan towns in the south
illegal gang members who were a spin off gang of Al Capone
6
What region of the world did the Big Stick, Dollar, and Moral Diplomacies all have in common as a general focus area?
Asia
Latin America
Europe
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Moral Diplomacy
Woodrow Wilson
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
William Taft
8
What was the Boxer Rebellion?
When Chinese nationalist attempted to remove western influence from China.
When the Philippines attempted to rise against the US for independence.
When the queen of Hawaii attempted to remove US influence from Hawaii.
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Choose all that are TRUE about the Roosevelt Corollary (Choose 3)
Threatens the use of the "big stick" to all non-cooperative nations.
Encouraged European intervention in Latin America.
An extension of the Monroe Doctrine: added the threat to the doctrine.
Established the US as the international police power of Latin America.
10
President Wilson's Moral Diplomacy focused on
preventing the spread of foreign businesses in the US.
using military force to put down revolts in South America.
spreading and defending democratic ideals
using economic aid to fund projects in Latin America
11
Who was the Secretary of State for the US that negotiated the "Open Door Notes"?
Theodore Roosevelt
George Dewey
John Hay
William McKinley
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What does this phrase mean? ¨Speak softly and carry a big stick ¨
speak softly (be diplomatic) and back it up with force (military) .
Speak softly and back it up with your allies.
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Who were the Rough Riders?
Army recruits
Army recruits who fought during the Spanish American War
Volunteers who fought against the war with Cuba
Volunteers who fought during the Spanish American War
14
What three territories were gained by the United States after the Spanish American War? (Chlose 3)
Guam
Puerto Rico
Spain
Philippines
15
What happened to the USS Maine, and who did yellow journalist immediatly blame?
Exploded, US blamed Spain
It disappeared, US Blamed Spain
Sunk by a u-boat, US blamed Germany
It got lost, Blamed Germany
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Choose the answers that are TRUE about the Monroe Doctrine: (3)
Established the US as the main influence in the Western Hemisphere.
Until Teddy, we didn't have the military strength to enforce the doctrine.
Told European nations they could only establish colonies in Latin America.
Commanded European influence to stay out of the Western Hemisphere.
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What was the Open Door Policy?
US opened China to take raw materials for itself
China opened their borders for spheres of influence
Germany opened China to trade
Us opened trade to China for all countries
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What is the "big stick" in Teddy Roosevelt's Big Stick Diplomacy?
Military
Imperialism
Peace
Diplomacy
19
How did Alfred T. Mahan's book "The Influence of Seapower Upon History" encourage our desire for HAWAII?
He wrote about the need to find a place for a canal in Latin America.
He wrote about the need to have a two ocean navy.
He wrote about the need to have economic interest in the Pacifc.
20
Why did some Congressmen refuse to declare war before the Teller Amendment was agreed on?
Some did not want to go to war at all.
Some were anti-imperialist and they did not agree with us taking over Cuba
21
What relationship did Cuba have to Spain for 400+ years?
Cuba was an independent nation monitored by the Spanish.
Spain was owned and controlled by the Cubans.
Cuba was a protecorate of Spain.
Cuba was one of Spain's colonies in Latin America.
22
Teller Amendment: (Choose 2)
Promised Cuba that we would turn them into a US colony after the war.
Promised that Cuba would turn to a US protectorate after the war.
Promised Cuban independence after the war was over.
Promised that the US would not take Cuba as an American colony.
23
What happned to Queen Lili'uokalani when she attempted to remove American influence from Hawaii?
Plantation owners and US Marines removed her from her position.
She was given partial control of the islands.
24
What is the #1 reason the United States declared war on Spain?
USS Maine Sinking
De Lome Letter
Protect American businesses in Cuba being destroyed.
Yellow Journalism
25
Why did the Philippines fight a war with the United States after the Spanish American War?
They were wanting their independence like Cuba.
We did not defeat Spain, and they were mad.
We did not give them money to build industries in their country.
They wanted to have control over Cuba.
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The phrase "Speak softly and carry a big stick" describes what?
Big Stick attack tactics
Big Stick Diplomacy
Yell loudly Diplomacy
Peace treaties
27
Leader of the Filipino insurrection
George Dewey
Emilio Estevez
Jose Marti
Emilio Aguinaldo
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Why was the USS Maine sent to Havanna Harbor (Cuba)?
To try to get Spain to declare war on the United States of America.
To fight the massive Cuban fleet located in the harbor.
To scare Spain into treating the Cubans better.
To evacuate Americans that were in Cuba if needed.
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All of the following is true about Alfred T. Mahan's book EXCEPT:
We need to find countries around the world to challenge our naval power.
We need to create a strong two ocean navy.
We need to modernize (update) our battleships.
We need to find somewhere to build a canal in Latin America.
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"Speak softly but carry a big stick"
Woodrow Wilson
William Taft
Franklin Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt
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Taft's "Dollar Diplomacy": (Choose 2)
Encouraged economic ties with Latin America; instead of military force.
Encouraged full independence to all natoons in Latin America.
Was not as aggressive as Roosevelt's "Big Stick Diplomacy"
32
All of the following are causes of the Spanish American War EXCEPT:
We had intentions of taking over Cuba, so we wanted to kick Spain out.
The battleship, USS Maine was blown up around Cuba, we blamed Spain.
Yellow Journalist wrote exaggerated stories fueling US involvement.
American business interest in Cuba were being damaged In the Cuban Rev.
33
Yellow journalist like Hearst and Pulitzer: (Choose 2)
Wrote exaggerated (false) stories about what was going on in Cuba.
Wrote about the terrible working and living conditions of the Gilded Age.
Encouraged gov't to be more involved in everyday society in the U.S.
Were in competition with one another trying to sell more newspapers.
34
What interest did the United States have for the islands of Hawaii? (choose 3)
Refueling, restocking station between the US and Asia.
We were interested in obtaining these islands to boost tourism in the area
Perfect location for naval base for our "two ocean navy".
Business Interest: Sugar Plantations and Pineapple Comanies (Dole)
35
Why was the De Lome letter one of the causes of the Spanish American War?
It was trying to convince Mexico to declar war on the United States.
A Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter insulting President McKinley.
