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U.S. Imperialism
U.S. Imperialism
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Unit 7 Review
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1
The Open Door Policy urged for:
free trade in Japan
US police control of Latin American countries
a sphere of influence for the US
free trade in China
2
How did the Korean War start ?
Because they were mean
Hated each other for their flag
They got in a cat fight
North Korean Communist army crossed the 38th Parallel
3
Schenck vs. United States ruled
Separate but equal
speech can be limited if causing clear and present danger
Congress has the power to regulate interstate trade
Judicial Review
4
The Truman Doctrine was made to ___________.
oppose communism
save injured soilders
spread peace
gain neutrality in Europe
5
What were the results after the Korean War?
China and Soviet Union dominate
Korea dominates
USA dominates
stalemate
6
Stronger nations extend their econ., political, &/or military control over weaker territories.
Interdependence
Nationalism
Globalization
Imperialism
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Dollar Diplomacy sought to:
increase American investments in Latin American businesses
give the US police control over Latin America
promote human rights, national integrity and opportunity
promote free trade in China
8
What was a significant outcome of the Spanish-American War?
U.S. acquired territory overseas and became a world power
US retired several ships and decreased the size of the navy
U.S. improved diplomatic relations with Spain
U.S. stopped its involvement in Latin American affairs
9
Who was responsible for buying Alaska?
William Shattner
William Windsor
William F Buckley
William Seward
10
Which of the following is an argument made by an anti-imperialist?
Remember theMaine!
imperialism is necessary to promote democracy
imperialism threatens democracy
imperialism is necessary to expand the frontier
11
__ is a style of journalism that exaggerates the news.
Tabloids
Fake news
Yellow journalism
Alternative Journalism
12
A dispute between the US and __ resulted in the creation of Panama.
Spain
Colombia
Cuba
Guam
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This was NOT a reason the US got involved in the Spanish-American War.
Sinking of the Maine
Spain's closing of New Orleans
Yellow Journalism
Spain's harsh treatment of Cubans
14
During the late 19th century, US imperialism was encouraged b/c of the desire of business to
provide humanitarian aid to poor nations
compete with foreign industries
industrialize underdeveloped nations
obtain new markets for American products
15
Hawaii's monarchy was overthrown by American __.
government officials
businessmen
marines
assassins
16
In which of the following places in Latin America did the U.S. exert "imperial" muscle?
Domincian Republican
Haiti
Panama
All of the above
17
The Platt Amendment gave the US the right to intervene in the affairs of __.
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Guam
Cuba
18
The Spanish-American War marked a turning point in US foreign policy because the US
pledged neutrality in future European conflicts
refused to become a colonial power
emerged as a major world power
developed a peaceful coexistence
19
This person was responsible for the U.S. purchasing of Alaska
William Seward
John Hay
Theodore Roosevelt
Queen Lilly
20
The Red Scare...
was a fear that communists would take over Russia.
none of these
was a fear that communists would take over the US.
was a fear that Republicans would always remain president.
21
What was
NOT
a major cause for imperialism?
Moral Diplomacy
to obtain natural resources and raw materials
Militarism
Social Darwinism
22
This policy was announced to give all nations equal access in trading with Asian nations.
Imperialism
Isolationism
Open Door Policy
Big Stick Policy
23
What prompted the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) to target the “Hollywood Ten”?
Fear of communist infiltration within the American entertainment industry
Support for American isolationism in the years leading up to World War II
Growing anxiety related to the economic effects of the Great Depression
political pressure from racial groups regarding civil rights legislation
24
What said the U.S. would resist European colonization/interference in the Western Hemisphere?
Neutrality
Dollar Diplomacy
Monroe Doctrine
Open Door Policy
25
The Truman Doctrine was originally designed to
Contain communism by giving aid to Greece and Turkey
Use the UN as a tool to reduce threats from the Soviet Union
Stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons
Rebuild Southeast Asia by extending economic aid
26
Who made the decision to drop the Atomic bomb in WWII?
John F. Kennedy
Harry Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ronald Reagan
27
Which policy updated the Monroe Doctrine to give the US police control over Latin America?
Roosevelt Corollary
Open Door Policy
Neutrality
Dollar Diplomacy
28
Why did the United States get involved in the Vietnam War?
To contain communism and make vietnam 100% anti-communist
To End World Hunger
To Spread Communism and Advertise it
Because They Were Bored
29
What did the Filipinos hope to get out of the Spanish American war?
They wanted their own independence.
They wanted to become an American colony
They wanted to take over Spain
They thought the U. S. would protect them from Japan.
30
The US should stay out of other countries’ affairs except for self defense.
Nationalism
Interdependence
Imperialism
Isolationism/Neutrality
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This WASN'T a reason the US wanted to practice Imperialism.
Economic Interests
Military Interests
Social Interests
Belief in Cultural Superiority
32
The Yellow Press called for Americans to remember which US Naval Ship destroyed in Cuba?
USS Oklahoma
USS Arizona
USS Chicago
USS Maine
33
Which of the following is
NOT
an acquisition of the U.S. following the Spanish-American War?
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Hawaii
Guantanamo Bay
34
What was the White Man's Burden?
the idea that US should stay out of foreign affairs
the idea that US has to spread businesses
the idea that US has a duty to help uncivilized nations
the god given right for the US to expand
35
What was the U.S. response to the Berlin Blockade?
The Korean War
Berlin Wall
D-Day
Berlin Airlift
36
After the Spanish-American War, the US gained all EXCEPT....
Puerto Rico
Guam
Panama
The Phillipines
37
This group rebelled in China against foreign interference in their lives.
Fighters
Brawlers
Cubans
Boxers
38
Why were spheres of influence a threat to US trade in China?
because the contract for the US sphere was about to expire
because the US sphere was smaller than all the rest
because the US did not have sphere
because England bought the US's sphere
39
McCarythism in the 1950s is most closely associated with:
formation of the Warsaw Pact
claims that communists had infiltrated the federal governmen
passage of the Interstate Highway Act
efforts to prevent pro-communist governments in Latin Americ
40
Why was the Panama Canal significant?
It made traveling by boat more difficult
It was the first road built in South America
The prices of bananas drastically decreased.
It allowed for quick passage between the Atlantic & Pacific
41
The essential element of the policy of containment was
a commitment to holding communism to the USSR
a rejection of involvement in the United Nations
a commitment to rolling back communism
a commitment to working with the USSR
42
Why did America join the Vietnam War?
To kill Ho Chi Minh
To protect the Vietnam people
The U.S. was bored
To stop the spread of communism
43
This political cartoon depicts which of the following?
Stoner's "Royal Rebellion"
Taft's "Dollar Diplomacy"
McKinely's "Moral Diplomacy"
Roosevelt's "Big Stick Diplomacy"
