The purpose of the Open Door Policy proposed by Secretary of State John Hay in 1899 was to
protect U.S. interests by establishing equal trading rights in China.
establish a trade embargo against Japan until the Japanese withdrew from Korea.
form a military alliance with countries opposed to German aggression.
encourage Asian nations to form an economic coalition.
2. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
-USS Maine sinks -Rough Riders aid the U.S. military in achieving victory -United States acquires Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines The events above are related to which of the following?
War of 1812
Spanish American War
Mexican American War
World War I
3. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
During the late 1800s, the U.S. took an expanded role in world affairs partially because of the acquisition of territory
in Europe.
in Middle East.
on the African continent.
in the Pacific and Latin America.
4. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
President William Taft used the concept of Dollar Diplomacy to
help European nations avoid war.
expand U.S. influence in China.
encourage and protect U.S. investments in Latin America.
support welfare programs for immigrants to the U.S.
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Involvement in the Spanish American War, acquisition of Hawaii, and introduction of the Open Door Policy were actions taken by the U.S. government to
establish military alliances with other countries.
gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials in Latin American and the Pacific.
begin the policy of Manifest Destiny.
support isolationist forces in Congress.
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Why did the US encourage the building of the Panama Canal?
Faster access to Asian markets
Faster access to European markets
To create new colonies
To encourage trade with Africa
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
During this era, the global economy was
slow
growing
decreasing
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Hawaii was an independent kingdom before the US annexed it.
True
False
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The Philippines were controlled by the British Empire.
True
False
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The Open Door Policy was designed to make an China a American colony.