Annexation of Hawaii, Open Door Policy, and the Panama Canal were motivated by an interest in

acquiring new markets and sources of raw materials

One economic result of the construction of the Panama Canal was

increased trade between United States and other countries

In 1903 Theodore Roosevelt plotted to support a revolution in Panama against Colombia to

secure a canal in Panama for U.S. business interests

What was included in the de Lôme letter?

criticisms of President McKinley

Which of the following did not stimulate U.S. imperialism?

need for a new source of cheap labor

The main argument in favor of the United States completing the Panama Canal was that

shipping from East and West coast of the U.S. would shorten

Before the Spanish American War, the press was accused of using “yellow journalism” in order to

mislead the American public and stir the country to war

TR's foreign policy reflected the proverb, Speak softly and carry a big stick. This is because

his negotiations were backed by the threat of military force

Industrialism in the United States helped fuel imperialism because

Overseas markets would provide much needed consumers

How did the Panama Canal affect patterns of economic activities in the Americas?

ships could travel quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific

Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy had the effect of hurting the economies of Central America because

$ was spent paying the U.S. instead of building industry

U.S. support for Cuban independence led to war with Spain. What led to U.S. intervention?

the protection of U.S. commerce and trade

Cuba’s fight against Spain in the late 1800s concerned the U.S. for the following reasonsEXCEPT

the U.S. government wanted Spain to be a power in N. America

Secretary of State Seward’s purchase of Alaska in 1867 proved to be a bargain because

Alaska had many natural resources

The Boxer Rebellion was an attempt by Chinese revolutionaries to

remove foreign influence from China

The 1898 war with Spain was an important turning point in U.S. history because it

helped move the United States into a position of world power

Which was NOT a reason some Americans wanted to annex new territories in the late 1800s?

The Constitution said it was necessary to expand U.S.borders

The rapid growth of industry in the United States helped fuel imperialism because

USA was producing too many goods for its own people to buy

What ways did media affect U.S. policies toward Cuba and its bid for independence from Spain?

U.S. newspapers printed exaggerated stories for the public

Of the following, the one that reflects an anti-imperialist attitude is,

It's not necessary to own people in order to trade with them

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1
Annexation of Hawaii, Open Door Policy, and the Panama Canal were motivated by an interest in
extending land grants for railroad construction
breaking up monopolies and trusts
limiting the power of labor unions to strike
acquiring new markets and sources of raw materials
2
One economic result of the construction of the Panama Canal was
revolts by Panamanian rebels opposing construction of canal
a disagreement between France and U.S. over ownership rights
increased trade between United States and other countries
assimilation of American managers by Panamanian workers
3
In 1903 Theodore Roosevelt plotted to support a revolution in Panama against Colombia to
secure a canal in Panama for U.S. business interests
win the Spanish American war
help Panama pay back its debt to Spain
win the 1903 Presidential election
4
What was included in the de Lôme letter?
an apology to the U.S. government
criticisms of President McKinley
an incitement for war
de Lôme's resignation as Spanish minister to United States
5
Some believed that colonies would give a power advantage over rival nations...is what motive?
economic
political
cultural
6
Which of the following did not stimulate U.S. imperialism?
thirst for new economic markets
need for a new source of cheap labor
desire for military strength
a belief in the cultural superiority of the Anglo-Saxons
7
The Open Door Policy was designed as a way for the United States to further
its desires to annex foreign nations
its trade interests
the establishment of democratic governments
international diplomacy
8
The goal of both the Open Door Policy and Dollar Diplomacy was to protect U.S.
missionaries
economic interests
overseas colonies
military bases
9
The main argument in favor of the United States completing the Panama Canal was that
a continued U.S. presence would guarantee peace in the area
taxes from foreign vessels could help balance U.S. budget
new trade with Africa would help make the U.S. wealthy
shipping from East and West coast of the U.S. would shorten
10
"We must find new markets for our produce, new occupation for capital, new work for our labor.”
economic motive
political motive
religious motive
cultural motive
11
Before the Spanish American War, the press was accused of using “yellow journalism” in order to
calm American fears after the explosion of the Maine
keep Teddy Roosevelt from fighting in the Cuban rebellion
force President McKinley to resign
mislead the American public and stir the country to war
12
TR's foreign policy reflected the proverb, Speak softly and carry a big stick. This is because
his negotiations were backed by the threat of military force
U.S. troops to beat foreign natives for breaking U.S. laws
he had a quiet voice that made foreign leaders trust him
he had once been a police officer
13
Industrialism in the United States helped fuel imperialism because
Overseas markets would provide much needed consumers
U.S. factories produced few goods and needed more imports
Americans farms needed new sources for seeds.
Americans wanted foreign factories to learn their secrets
14
How did the Panama Canal affect patterns of economic activities in the Americas?
ships could travel from Panama to Mexico
ships could now travel from South America to North America
ships could travel quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific
Panama could now trade with the U.S.
15
Taft’s Dollar Diplomacy had the effect of hurting the economies of Central America because
the U.S. refused to give up rights to the Panama Canal
banks stopped printing money
$ was spent paying the U.S. instead of building industry
the people spent their money foolishly
16
U.S. support for Cuban independence led to war with Spain. What led to U.S. intervention?
the opportunity to annex Hawaii
the desire to acquire a naval base
the need for a shorter route from the Atlantic to Pacific
the protection of U.S. commerce and trade
17
Which event sparked the Spanish American War?
President Grant made a deal with Spain to save U.S. hostages
The Battleship Maine exploded
The Spanish navy captured and executed American sailors.
Spain ceded territories to the U.S. for $20 million
18
Cuba’s fight against Spain in the late 1800s concerned the U.S. for the following reasonsEXCEPT
American businessmen had their eyes on Cuba’s sugar trade
the U.S. government wanted Spain to be a power in N. America
if Cuba won with U.S. support, democracy might spread.
Cuba is only 90 miles from Miami, FL.
19
Secretary of State Seward’s purchase of Alaska in 1867 proved to be a bargain because
the area lay strategically near Africa
Alaska had an important coal station
an important naval base was established
Alaska had many natural resources
20
In the 1800s and early 1900s which branch of the U.S. military increased its world ranking?
army
air force
marines
navy
21
The Boxer Rebellion was an attempt by Chinese revolutionaries to
set up a democratic government in China
remove foreign influence from China
restore the Manchu dynasty to power
set up a Communist government in China
22
The 1898 war with Spain was an important turning point in U.S. history because it
helped move the United States into a position of world power
marked the end of imperialism for the United States
showed support for European economic gains in the Far East
demonstrated the need for a better railroad system
23
Which was NOT a reason some Americans wanted to annex new territories in the late 1800s?
Navalists wanted to build more bases to show U.S. strength
Business leaders wanted to gain foreign commercial markets
The Constitution said it was necessary to expand U.S.borders
Americans believed other nations needed to be assimilated
24
"Heathens" needed to be Christianized refers to what Imperialistic motive?
Political
Cultural
Economic
Bullying
25
Social Darwanists argue “fit people” are destined to rule the “least fit”. This is (a)_ motive.
economic
cultural
no
religious
26
The rapid growth of industry in the United States helped fuel imperialism because
Americans had more time to read about foreign places
Americans wanted to take over foreign factories
America needed unspoiled places for its workers to vacation
USA was producing too many goods for its own people to buy
27
What ways did media affect U.S. policies toward Cuba and its bid for independence from Spain?
The government censored all negative news from Cuba
U.S. newspapers printed exaggerated stories for the public
For the first time, journalists described the horrors of war
Newspapers protested U.S. involvement in foreign wars
28
Of the following, the one that reflects an anti-imperialist attitude is,
It is the fate of the USA to spread its influence abroad
It is our duty to civilize the heathens
Let nothing stand in the way of American business and trade
It's not necessary to own people in order to trade with them

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