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- 1. Multiple ChoiceYellow Journalists were:writers who exposed period problems in hopes of achieving reformwriters who wrote in yellow to bring attention to Spanish abusesnewspaper reporters and illustrators who exaggerated stories in order to sell newspapers and fuel a war with Spainwriters who opposed American imperialism and aimed to keep America neutral
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich country was granted independence in the Treaty of Paris of 1898?GuamCubaPhilippinesPuerto Rico
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy did we want to strengthen trade with Latin America?new naval basesincrease tariffs on European goodsto protect American manufacturers from competitionstop European influence
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the biggest reason why the U.S. was involved in foreign affairs during this time?responsibilityslaveryto help peoplemoney/economic
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat was Roosevelt's policy called?dollar diplomacySpeak softly, carry a big stick policysphere of influencePan-Americanism
- 6. Multiple ChoiceJingoism refers to:feelings of extreme anti-imperialismthe desire for an aggressive foreign policy, often fueled by intense nationalismthe style of writing which fueled anti-Spanish sentimentsthe desire for isolationism
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat was an area where a foreign nation controlled economic development?sphere of influencePan-Americanismprotectoratedollar diplomacy
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which territory did the United States NOT gain direct control of after the Spanish-American War?Puerto RicoCubaPhilippinesGuam - 9. Multiple ChoiceThe United States government supported the overthrow of a government in this country:CubaPuerto RicoHawaiiCongo
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe passing of what piece of United States legislation sparked the Boxer Rebellion?the Emancipation Proclamationthe Monroe Doctrinethe Open Door Policythe Quota System
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not a cause of the Spanish- American war?Yellow JournalismAmerican economic interests in CubaThe explosion of the U.S.S MaineAmerican support of the Spanish
- 12. Multiple ChoiceImperialism is __________.when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nationwhen a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrializewhen a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nationwhen weak nations join together to fight a strong nation
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich nation had denied the U.S. the ability to build the Panama Canal?MexicoVenezuelaNicaraguaColombia
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAlfred T. Mahan argued:to become an empire, the US needed to acquire naval bases and strengthen its naval powerthe burden of the white man is to support and uplift non-whitesimperialism was not democratic and engaging in it would be hypocriticalthe nation's economic needs could be satisfied from within as the US should avoid risking itself in foreign entanglements
- 15. Multiple ChoiceSocial Darwinism:was used by Anti-Imperialists to promote imperialismwas used to argue some races and nations are naturally superior to otherswas used to defend a policy of neutrality and isolationismwas promoted by Frederick Jackson Turner
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAmericans were concerned about the events in Cuba because:American lives were at risk thereAmerican economic investments were being threatenedAmerican plantations were being destroyed by rebel forcesall of the above
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat ensured that Cuba would remain tied to the United States?Roosevelt CorollaryForaker ActAnglo-SaxonismPlatt Amendment
- 18. Multiple ChoiceEditor of the above New York Journal. Used sensationalistic journalism practices to boost the sales of his newspapers during the Spanish American War. Said: “You furnish the pictures, I will furnish the war!”Willaim GorgasJoseph PulitzerWilliam Randolph HearstLeonard Wood
- 19. Multiple ChoiceCornerstone of American foreign policy that told European powers to stay out of the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.Roosevelt CorollaryAdams DoctrineTruman DoctrineMonroe Doctrine
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Americans in Hawaii want to be annexed by the United States?Queen Liluokalani was persecuting American sugar growers.Annexation had trade advantages for the American sugar growers in Hawaii.Laws forced Americans to return land to the Hawaiian government.All are true.
- 21. Multiple ChoiceResponsible for organizing a volunteer cavalry unit, he became a national hero at the Battle of San Juan Hill and quickly became president.Leonard WoodTeddy RooseveltPancho VillaJohn Pershing
- 22. Multiple ChoiceDuring the late nineteenth century, many anti-imperialists worried that imperialism might threaten United States democratic values by.opening more doors of diplomacyconsidering the needs of native peoplesviolating fundamental rights, such as self-governmentestablishing protection for weaker countries
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Filipinos believe when they were fighting alongside American soldiers?They believed that the United States would be a kinder ruler than Spain.They believed that they would become a U.S. colony.They believed that the U.S. would protect them from Japan.They believed that they were fighting for their Independence.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine did which of the following?Prohibited United States intervention in the Caribbean.Warned against European seizure of the Panama Canal.Declared the United States to be the “policeman” of the Western Hemisphere.Provided United States military support for democratic revolutions in Latin America.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhy did United States business interests favor overseas expansion in the late 1800's?to establish a commonwealth of coloniesto establish military bases around the worldto acquire new markets and sources of raw materialsto spread democratic ideals to other areas of the world
- 26. Multiple ChoiceFor what geographic reason was a canal built in Panama?It was the narrowest part of Latin America, so the canal would be shorter.It was the closest Latin American country to major US port cities.It had a naval base so US battleships could easily protect it.It was the only country that did not require US troop intervention.
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following definitions best defines imperialism?Imperialism is the establishing of colonies in foreign lands to economically benefit the “mother” country.Imperialism is the taking over of western lands due to feelings of nationalism and racism.Imperialism is a feeling of great loyalty and love for one’s country.Imperialism is the passage of laws designed to protect the rights of citizens of the “mother” country while they transact business in foreign colonies.
- 28. Multiple ChoiceThe poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.superior to other culturesmisunderstood by Americansthe oldest culture in the worlda replica of Ancient Greek culture
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?End the Boxer RebellionEnsure trading rights with ChinaWin leaseholds in ChinaEstablish a sphere of influence
- 30. Multiple ChoiceAreas where the imperial power protected local rulers who had to accept advice from imperial power.Dollar Diplomacyprotectoratesphere of influenceYellow Journalism
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich factor is most closely associated with the decision of the United States to declare war on Spain in 1898?isolationist policylabor union pressureyellow journalismunrestricted submarine warfare
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe United States issued the Open Door policy (1899–1900) primarily tobring democratic government to the Chinese peoplesecure equal trade opportunities in Chinaforce China to change its immigration policiesuse China as a stepping stone to trade with Japan
- 33. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram provides details about United States involvement in China during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Which phrase completes the diagram?United States Develops Interest in Chinese MarketsUnited States Makes Commitment to Free ElectionsUnited States Plans Establishment of Military BasesUnited States Supports Democracy in Chinese Communities - 34. Multiple ChoiceThe political cartoon below depicts William McKinley at the onset of the Spanish-American War. Use your knowledge of U.S. history to choose the statement below that most accurately summarizes the drawing.McKinley looked for any provocation from Spain since he eagerly wanted to go to war so that the U.S. could secure new territories such as Cuba.McKinley wanted to secure new territories, but took cautious steps before proceeding to war with Spain.McKinley cared little for new territories; rather his major concern was furthering the labor union movements within the U.S.Imperialism played only a minor role in U.S. policies during the late 19th century.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following best explains why the building of the Panama Canal supported United States’ efforts to become a world power?It gave the U.S. a colony in Central AmericaIt prevented Japan and China from attacking Hawaii.It opened up a new avenue for trade with China.By providing a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, it opened up new trading opportunities.
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was NOT a factor in U.S. imperialism?the desire for increased military strengththe desire for new markets overseascompetition with Japan for control of Chinathe belief that the U.S. had a duty to spread Christianity and civilization
- 37. Multiple ChoiceIn 1898 the relatively moderate sized town of Tampa Bay, Florida, acquired the title of “on the map”. Which of the following events lead to this once sleepy-little town becoming an area of vast importance?Sight of U.S.S. Maine explosion and cause for declaration of war between the U.S. and SpainMilitary port for soldiers and supply point for food, ammunition, and medical supplies that were destined for CubaBase used Cuban revolutionaries to secure shipments of uniforms and ammunition in their fight for independencePort of cultivation for numerous battleships used throughout Spanish-American War
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhy is the Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S. History?It revealed that the U.S. had become a world power.It marked the first American victory over a European power.It demonstrated the need for better communications in wartime.It showed American support for European economic interests in East Africa.
- 39. Multiple ChoiceThe political cartoon on the right appeared on the cover of Puck magazine on December 1, 1897. It depicts President William McKinley as a minister conducting a wedding. He is reading from a book entitled "Annexation Policy." The man in the Confederate uniform holding the shotgun is U.S. Senator John Tyler Morgan, a former Confederate general and a prominent imperialist. Kneeling before the minister are Uncle Sam and a Hawaiian women.President McKinley would have preferred to let Hawaii remain independent.The annexation of Hawaii was popular with most Americans but not among Hawaiians.Most Hawaiians would have preferred to be annexed by Japan rather than by the U.S.President McKinley and the Senate pushed through the annexation of Hawaii despite opposition at home and in Hawaii
- 40. Multiple ChoiceHow did engineers overcome the obstacles that the geography of Panama posed to the building of Panama Canal?They built new paved roads so that a greater number of dump trucks could remove the excavated earth.They sprayed insecticides to kill mosquitoes and built concrete locks to raise ships to a higher elevation.They used steam shovels to dredge the interior lake and bring its elevation down to sea level to build a sea-level canal.They used pneumatic drills and dynamite to remove several of Panama's mountains, making construction of the canal easier.
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