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- 1. Multiple Choice
For which action did Theodore Roosevelt win the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize?
leading the Rough Riders
developing the Roosevelt Corollary
negotiating the Treaty of Paris of 1898
negotiating an end to war between Russia and Japan
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAlso known as "big stick" diplomacy, this policy stated the United States has the right to protect its economic interests in South and Central America by using military forceRoosevelt CorollaryOpen Door PolicyPlatt AmendmentDollar Diplomacy
- 3. Multiple ChoiceJose' Marti, a Cuban poet and journalist organized a rebellion to destroy American-owned property in Cuba in order toProvoke U.S. intervention in Cubaretaliate against U.S. involvement in Cubagive money to poor Cuban nativesrecover his family's land from American control
- 4. Multiple ChoiceAmerican troop were sent into Mexico to try to capture this Mexican revolutionary leader.Jose' MartiFrancisco "Pancho" VillaJulio "Cesar" ChavezEmilio Aquinaldo
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe Boxer Rebellion was an attempt by Chinese revolutionaries torestore the Manchu dynasty to powerremove foreign influence from Chinaset up a democratic government in Chinaset up a Communist government in China
- 6. Multiple ChoiceReporting in newspapers and magazines that exaggerates the news in order to make it more excitingMuckrakingImperialismYellow JournalismSensationalism
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThis volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt fought in a famous land battle at San Juan Hill in CubaU.S.S MaineRough RidersWilliam McKinleySan Juan Hill
- 8. Multiple ChoiceAfter newspapers blamed the mysterious explosion and sinking of the _____, the United States declared war on Spain.C.S.S. VirginiaBattleship BismarckU.S.S. ThomasU.S.S. Maine
- 9. Multiple ChoiceIts criticism of the American president caused American resentment toward Spain to turn to outrageU.S.S MaineCubaDe Lome letterYellow Journalism
- 10. Multiple Choice
The map shows that a ship traveling through Panama Canal from Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean heads mainly
East
West
Southeast
Southwest
- 11. Multiple Choice
Closest to the southern end of the canal lies the city of
Colon
Panama
Balboa
Escobal
- 12. Multiple Choice
Before the canal was built a ship traveling from San Francisco to New York city would need to travel
5,200 Miles
7,800 Miles
13,000 Miles
18,200 Miles
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which locks are located on the north end of the canal?
Gatum
Pedro Miguel
Miraflores
Pedro Miguel and Miraflores
- 14. Multiple Choice
What physical feature might have Panama well suited to building a canal?
The presence of Gatun Lake reduced the amount of digging required
Panama is the Central American country closest to the United States
Mountains in Panama made much of the canal flow downhill
A railroad ran along the canal route, making it easy to move supplies
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was not an advantage of building the Panama Canal?American businesses saved money when they shipped goodsTravel time between the east coast and west coast was reducedIt allowed for a strong American military presence in Central AmericaIt strengthened the relationship between Columbia and the United States
- 16. Multiple Choice
To what does the door in this cartoon open?
United States
a colony
China
Japan
- 17. Multiple Choice
What does the size of the man holding the key indicate?
That he is weaker than all the others outside the door
That he is stronger than all the others outside the door
That he is equal in strength to the Chinese
that he is equal in strength to the others outside the door
- 18. Multiple Choice
What does the cartoon imply about the Open Door Policy
It favored American interests over other foreign interests in china
It treated all foreign interests in china fairly
It weakened American influence in china
It mainly benefited Americas competitors
- 19. Multiple Choice
Who controls the situation, according to this cartoon?
The Chinese
The foreigners outside the door
The United States
The French
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which country's residents became citizens of the United States in 1917?
Cuba
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
the Philippines
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of the United States congress passing Foraker Act?to give Cuba and Puerto Rico to the United Statesto grant Puerto Rican residents U.S. citizenshipto end the Puerto Rican uprisingto end military rule and set up civil government in Puerto Rico
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe rapid growth of industry in the United States helped fuel imperialism becauseAmerican needed unspoiled places for its workers to vacationAmericans had more time to read about foreign placesthe United States was producing too many goods for its own people to buyAmericans wanted to take over foreign factories and learn their secrets
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThis refers to the policy of using the U.S. government to guarantee loans made to foreign countries by American business-people.Roosevelt CorollaryOpen Door PolicyPlatt AmendmentDollar Diplomacy
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following did not lead to United States imperialism?thirst for new economic marketsdesire for military strengthneed for a new source of cheap laborbelief in cultural superiority
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat war ended with the Treaty of Paris?Spanish-American WarRusso-Japanese WarPhilippine-American WarCuban war for independence
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