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- 1. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
As a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States saw the need to build the Panama Canal because
new colonies had been acquired in Africa
Spanish opposition to the canal had ended
the United States navy could then move more quickly between oceans
United States railroads could not transport enough manufactured goods
- 2. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
“Hawaiian Planters Urge American Annexation”
“U.S. and Germany Negotiate for Control of the Samoan Islands”
“U.S. Gains Control of Wake Island and Guam”
Which conclusion can best be drawn from these headlines?
The Anti-Imperialist League strongly influenced Congress.
Respect for native cultures motivated United States foreign policy.
United States territorial expansion increased in the Pacific Ocean.
Construction of a railroad to Alaska was a major policy goal.
- 3. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy in Latin America was best characterized by his
rejection of the Monroe Doctrine
belief that European nations had the right to hold onto colonies in the Western Hemisphere
belief that the US had an obligation to assume the role of an international police force throughout the Western Hemisphere
recognition of freedom of the newly independent nations in the Eastern Hemisphere
- 4. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
In the 1890s, the main goal of those who supported United States imperialism was to
bring self-government to areas under United States control
obtain overseas markets and naval bases
defend against attacks by enemy nations
spread democracy to Africa and Latin America
- 5. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
These 1898 headlines are best understood as an example of
political advertising
yellow journalism
public opinion polling
isolationist policies
- 6. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
The purpose of these headlines was to build public support for
efforts to defend the Panama Canal
the annexation of Cuba
an end to the policy of imperialism
the war against Spain
- 7. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
A major result of the Spanish-American War (1898) was that the United States
adopted a policy of isolationism
assumed a more prominent role in world affairs
gave up control of territories outside the Western Hemisphere
increased foreign aid to European allies
- 8. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
President Theodore Roosevelt’s commitment to the proverb, “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far,” was most clearly shown when he
opposed consumer protection laws
intervened in Latin American affairs
promoted the conservation of natural resources
conducted the Bull Moose campaign of 1912
- 9. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
What was one characteristic of American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
avoiding involvement with nations in East Asia
supporting independence movements in Africa
rejecting the use of military force to gain colonies
acquiring territory to promote economic and strategic interests
- 10. Multiple-choice30 seconds1 pt
Based on information in the topic and on this map, which U.S. territory was acquired after the Spanish-American War?
Alaska Territory
American Samoa
Johnston Island
Midway Island
