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- 1. Multiple ChoiceEconomic motives for imperialism include _________.a desire to spread Christianitya need for military bases around the worlda need for raw materials to be used in factoriesa desire to gain glory
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat was a result of the US helping Panama gain independence?Panama gave the US the Statue of LibertyPanama created a national holiday to honor the USPanama refused to join Simon Bolivar's war against the USThe US was allowed to build the Panama Canal
- 3. Multiple Choice
The belief that some societies are better than others
cultural superiority
expansionism
militarism
colonialism
- 4. Multiple Choice
The idea stated by the US president that European countries should stay out of Latin America
Roosevelt Corollary
Monroe Doctrine
Yellow Jouralism
Industrialization
- 5. Multiple Choice
Addition to the Monroe Doctrine that states the US may use force to keep stability in Latin America
Monroe Doctrine
Roosevelt Corollary
Yellow Journalism
Industrialization
- 6. Multiple Choice
Exaggerated stories to sell newspapers
Industrialism
Militarism
Yellow Jouralism
Imperialism
- 7. Multiple ChoiceUS policy that says the US can trade within any "sphere of influence" in ChinaOpen-Door PolicyColonialismMonroe DoctrineRoosevelt Corollary
- 8. Multiple Choice
Where did the Spanish-American war occur?
Korea & India
Spain & Germany
America & Spain
Cuba & Philippines
- 9. Multiple Choice
What event caused popular opinion to demand the US declare war on Spain?
poor treatment of the Cubans
sinking of the USS Maine
the Zimmerman Telegram
collapse of Spanish gold market
- 10. Multiple Choice
What territories did the US gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?
Korea and Vietnam
South Africa
Guam, Puerto Rico, & the Philippines
Japan and China
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is Social Darwinism?
Survival of the fittest in society
The idea that some races are better than others
The idea that you need to "civilize" other cultures
all of these options
- 12. Multiple ChoiceTheodore Roosevelt formed a group of soldiers during The Spanish American War and named them what?The Rough RidersThe Blue AngelsThe Green Berets
- 13. Multiple ChoiceRoosevelt used his "big stick diplomacy" to build the _______________ to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceansSuez CanalPanama CanalEerie CanalThat big ole ditch down south
- 14. Multiple ChoiceRoosevelt Corollary is also known asBig Stick PolicyDollar DiplomacyRough RidersMonroe Doctrine
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a reason for imperialism?
The imperial countries needed ports for their naval ships.
The imperial countries wanted to prohibit trade.
The imperial countries wanted to spread Islam.
The imperial countries needed workers to immigrate.
- 16. Multiple Choice
One of the primary reasons for the US to build the Panama Canal was to
A. Decrease sailing time between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
B. Force transcontinental railroads to reduce their rates
C. Fulfill obligations under a treaty with the French.
D. Protect the native cultures of Central American countries.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which statement listed below reflects an anti-imperialist perspective?
Take up the white man's burden
Speak softly and carry a big stick.
It is not necessary to own a people to trade with them.
The trade of the world must and shall be ours.
- 18. Multiple Choice
The reason the U.S.S. Maine sank was eventually proven to be
an internal explosion on the ship.
a Spanish underwater mine.
an act of sabotage by Spanish spies
caused by Cuban guerillas
- 19. Multiple Choice
Woodrow Wilson wanted to avoid imperialism, but he ended up in a war with Huerta in
Venezuela
Panama
Nicaragua
Mexico
- 20. Multiple Choice
How did US acquire Hawaii?
As part a treaty after the Spanish-American war
Purchased Hawaii from Russia
Annexed Hawaii after US occupied their kingdom
In exchange for an island near Japan
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