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American Imperialism
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A review of American Imperialism at the turn of the 20th Century
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1
This US naval ship sank of the coast of Cuba. Many Americans blamed Spain for the event.
USS Maine
USS Alabama
USS Texas
USS Massachusetts
2
The major battle of the Spanish American war was at San Juan Hill. T. Roosevelt led this group
Rough Riders
Blue Pirates
Smooth Sailors
Spanish Surrenderers
3
Which of the following did not cause World War I?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Politicalism
Militarism
Nationalism
4
Imperialism is...
Aiding foreign countries against harsh enemies
extending country's power/influence through force/diplomacy
Spreading cultural influences of conquered lands
Extension of a country's economic prosperity
5
The Allied Powers' policy towards Hitler to avoid another war in the 1930s was one of
brinkmanship
support
appeasement
containment
6
The invasion of what country led the Allies to declare war on Germany?
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Poland
France
7
In order to stop the Cuban Revolt, Spain sends Valeriano Weyler to Cuba. His nickname was...
The Butcher
The Hammer
Wailing Weyler
The Spanish Bull Fighter
8
Which countries made up the Axis Powers
Italy, Germany, and Japan
Italy, Spain, Portugal, and France
Italy, Germany, and Russia
Japan ONLY
9
How does World War 2 end in the Pacific?
Japan surrenders after the US used the Atomic Bombs on them
Japan wins after Emperor Hirohito resigns
Japan and US create anime Archie comic books
Japan is erased after Tokyo is bombed
10
Teddy Roosevelt has a policy of Imperialism in which he..
would buyout all pacific territories
would create economic prosperity
would speak softly and carry a big stick
would slow down and conquer
11
After the war, the United States acquire these territories from Spain..
Guam, Cuba, Hawaii
Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba
Phillippines, Puerto Rico, Guam
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Phillippines
12
Why was Cuba a target of American Imperialism?
Spanish Misrule
Jingoism
Sugar investments
Monroe Doctrine
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Media/newspapers that is based upon sensationalism and crude exaggeration.
Yellow Journalism
Propaganda
Yellow times
Purple Papers
14
The United States purchases Alaska from this country
Great Britain
Russia
Spain
China
15
The Teller Amendment claimed that...
Blocked trade with all Cuban trade
Controlled Cuban exports
Advised the Cuban government how to be run after war
The US would allow Cuba their Independence after war
16
Teddy Roosevelt is granted to build this in Central America?
The Great Wall
Panama Canal
Cuban Naval bases
Access to Argentina
17
Why did the United States decide to enter World War I?
A European nation had taken aggressive actions against the United States.
Communist activities among U.S. immigrants were threatening the country.
The U.S. president was obligated to fulfill election campaign promises.
The United States had suffered economically from European sanctions.
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Which type of warfare was highly developed on the Western Front in World War I?
Naval Warfare
Nuclear Warfare
Trench Warfare
Aerial Warfare
19
President Woodrow Wilson's foreign policy is best described as:
Big Stick Diplomacy
Moral Diplomacy
Cowboy Diplomacy
Dollar Diplomacy
20
Why does the United States wish to become an Imperial Power?
Expand American culture/wealth
Take over the world
Become a World Power
Keep up with other country's territorial expansion
21
What event brought the US into WWII?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
D-Day
Invasion of Poland
The Holocaust
22
Due to the American acquisition of the Philippines, Filipino natives...
Accept free trade with Americans
Builds a free government
Revolted against American control
Are happy to be under American control
23
Sec. of State, John Hay, creates this policy with China for free trade..
Closed Window
Holy Moly
Open Door
Free-for-all
