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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerated or even invented stories?
muckraking
yellow journalism
journalism
reporting
- 2. 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
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the Spanish-American War fought?The US wanted to help Cuba gain independence from Spain so that the US could have access to Cuba's natural resourcesThe US blamed to sinking of the USS Maine on SpainThe Spanish Ambassador wrote a letter criticizing the presidentAll of these
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the event that ignited the Spanish-American War?Explosion of the USS ArizonaSinking of the USS MaineSinking of the LusitaniaRussia
- 5. Multiple ChoiceAlfred T. Mahan expressed what opinion in his book "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History"?Nation benefited from a strong navy and overseas basesPanama Canal construction increased naval traffic and benefited all Central American countriesUS government increased foreign trade by providing businesses more incentives to build shipsUS government placed too much emphasis on modernizing navy instead army
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat does this map support?US fought the Spanish navy in Atlantic and PacificSpanish-American War led to new US territoriesAmerica became a colonial power in South America by surrounding itPanama Canal is critical to US trade
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is being depicted in this cartoon?President Roosevelt's foreign policyPresident Taft's diplomacyPanama Canal policyTreaty of Paris 1898 acquisitions
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why did the United States acquire Hawaii?
The US wanted volcanoes
To use the islands as a naval base, and for its sugar
to create a naval base during World War II
to assist Queen Liliuokalani take control of the islands
- 9. Multiple Choice
What was a result of headlines like the one above?
World War I begin
The Spanish-American War
The US entered World War I
The Union defeated the Confederacy
- 10. Multiple Choice
What were the two main locations of fighting during the Spanish-American War?
Alaska and Hawaii
Puerto Rico and Guam
Cuba and the Philippines
Spain and the United States
- 11. Multiple Choice
After the Spanish American War, the U.S. Directly controlled all of the following territories EXCEPT
The Philippines
Guam
Puerto Rico
Cuba
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which policy gave US the right to be the "policemen of the Western Hemisphere"
Roosevelt Corollary
Good Neighbor Policy
Open Door Policy
Marshall Plan
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why did Theodore Roosevelt help support a revolt against Columbia?
Columbia refused to comply with trade agreements
He wanted to establish a naval base in Columbia
He wanted to establish a colony in Columbia
He wanted to build the Panama Canal
- 14. Multiple ChoicePresident McKinley and the American people were finally convinced to wage war against the Spanish after the mysterious explosion of the:HMS BeagleUSS OlympiaSpanish ArmadaUSS Maine
- 15. Multiple Choice
President Theodore Roosevelt said “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” His big stick was a reference to
a. joining military alliances to carry out foreign policy goals
using the navy to accomplish foreign policy goals
a. using the national forests to stimulate building projects
a. supporting woman suffrage to expand civil rights
- 16. Multiple Choice
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US Exploration
US Diplomacy
US War Relations
US Imperialism
- 17. Multiple Choice
Before 1898, most American had opposed imperialism. Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the US by the end of the century?
Americans felt it was against the principles of democracy to rule over others.
Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets and buy raw materials for new industries.
Americans wanted to rule others because America had once been a British colony.
Americans feared imperialism would bring the United States into conflict with other powers.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Why is the Spanish American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in US history?
It revealed the US had become a world power.
It marked the first American victory over a European country.
It demonstrated the need for better communications in wartime.
It showed American support for European economic interests in East Asia.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which exiled Cuban leader raised money in Ybor City and other cities in Florida to organize a new revolt against Spanish rule in Cuba?
Enrique Dupuy de Lome
Vicente Martinez Ybor
Emilio Aguinaldo
Jose Marti
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which Florida city served as the main port of embarkation for the "Rough Riders" and other American forces sent to Cuba during the Spanish-American War?
Orlando
Jacksonville
Tampa
Miami
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