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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was not a reason why America practiced Imperialism?
Desire for raw materials
Yellow Journalism
Muckraking
Spreading American ideals
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following defines the Roosevelt Corollary?Europe was not allowed to imperialize the AmericasAmerica was the police force for the Western Hemisphere
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following defines the Monroe Doctrine?Europe was not allowed to imperialize the AmericasAmerica was the Police force for the Western Hemisphere
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which aspect of Imperialism does this picture represent?Roosevelt CorollaryMonroe DoctrineInfluence of Naval Power Upon HistorySpanish American War - 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following describes the Teller Amendment?Promised that America would give Cuba its inedpendencePromised the US would give Hawaii its independencePromised the US would give the Philippines its independenceGave America control over Guantanamo Bay
- 6. Multiple Choice
The Platt Amendment
gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Puerto Rico's business at any time it wanted.
gave the U.S. the right to intervene in the Philippine Island's business any time it wanted.
gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Hawaii's business any time it wanted.
gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuba's business any time it wanted.
- 7. Multiple Choice
This political cartoon best supports the idea that, after the Spanish American War, the United States became a...
World Power
"Woke" Power
Head of the United Nations
Conquered Nation
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat was is the Open Door Policy?Document stating America's control over China.Principles stating that all countries have equal acess to Chinese Ports.Document explaining the intense competion between world powers.Document explaing the "spheres of influence."
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is a "sphere of influence?"An area with no outside influenceAn area with exteme political competitionAn area colonized by other countriesA region in which one power had significant influence on the economy.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the Open Door Policy created?To establish American interest in ChinaKeep trade in China equal with ohter world powersTo help American trade by finding new marketsAll of the above
- 11. Multiple Choice
The sensationalization of news headlines, focusing on exaggerated news reports for readership was known as . . .
Jingoism
Yellow Journalism
Investigative Journalism
Editorial Journalism
- 12. Multiple Choice
The promotion of American businesses overseas was part of which form of diplomacy?
Moral Diplomacy
Big Stick Diplomacy
Dollar Diplomacy
Jingoism
- 13. Multiple Choice
Faster trade routes, improved military transportation, and continued U.S. influence in Latin America resulted from what?
The Panama Canal
The Cuban Revolution
The Monroe Doctrine
Moral Diplomacy
- 14. Multiple Choice
Why did pro-imperialism Americans want to expand our territories?
To spread freedom and democracy.
To spread Christianity.
To scare other nations into doing what we wanted.
To gain raw materials and a market for our products.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What event in U.S. history is synonymous with William Randolph Hearst and Yellow Journalism?
The Spanish-American War
The Civil War
The New York Mafia Wars
World War I
- 16. 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
- 17. 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
- 18. 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
- 19. Multiple Choice
This type of foreign policy encourages stronger nations to extend their influence over weaker ones.
Imperialism
Isolationism
Globalism
Communism
- 20. Multiple Choice
Why did the U.S. want to open trade with Japan in the 1850's?
The U.S. wanted access to Japanese markets before European nations.
The U.S. wanted to create naval bases in Asia.
The U.S. wanted to create an alliance with Japan's govt.
The U.S. wanted new raw materials.
- 21. Multiple Choice
These types of exaggerated news stories helped push the U.S. into war with Spain.
Red Journalism
Orange Journalism
Yellow Journalism
Green Journalism
- 22. Multiple Choice
How did America end up getting the land it needed to build the Panama Canal?
We supported a revolution in Columbia.
We supported a revolution in Cuba
We supported a revolution in Croatia
We supported a revolution in Cambodia
- 23. Multiple Choice
Territories gained as a result of the Spanish-American war include Puerto Rico, Guam and-
Cuba
Spain
Philippines
- 24. Multiple Choice
Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders had an important victory in Cuba at-
Pebble Beech
San Juan Hill
Normandy
Havana Harbor
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat 2 oceans does the Panama Canal connect?Atlantic Ocean and Indian OceanPacific Ocean and Indian OceanAtlantic Ocean and Pacific OceanLake Michigan and Mississippi River
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat ship had a huge explosion that killed 260 Americans?The MagicThe TitanicThe LusitaniaThe USS Maine
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich territory did the United States NOT take as a territory and gave them independence?Puerto RicoGuamPhilippinesCuba
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat battle did the Rough Riders, Buffalo Soldiers and Americans defeat the Spanish?Battle of CubaBattle of San Juan HillBattle of TrentonBattle of Spain
- 29. Multiple ChoiceMade America the world's policemanMonroe DoctrineRoosevelt CorollaryDomestic PolicyImperialism
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThreatening use of force in Latin America if need beDollar DiplomacyMoral DiplomacyBig Stick DiplomacyShuttle Diplomacy
- 31. Multiple ChoiceEmilio Aguinaldo fought for independence in which country that America imperilized?HawaiiPhilippinesCubaPuerto Rico
- 32. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false: More Americans were killed by disease than by battles.TrueFalse
- 33. Multiple Choice
What country did the first battle occur at in the Spanish American War
Philippines (Manila Bay)
Cuba (San Juan Hill)
Puerto Rico
Guam
- 34. Multiple Choice
This person, along with Hearst, created the New York Newspaper Wars of the 1890s.
Joseph Pulitzer
Nellie Bly
Charles Foster Kane
William Henderson
- 35. Multiple ChoiceThe following political cartoon refers to the construction of what by Teddy Roosevelt?Naval Base at Guantanamo BaySuez CanalPanama CanalWashington Monument
- 36. Multiple ChoiceAt the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories?Puerto Rico, Cuba, SpainSpain, Cuba, GuamMarianas Islands, Philippines, RussiaPhilippines, Guam, Puerto Rico
- 37. Multiple Choice
The purchase of Alaska was purchased from which nation?
England
Russia
France
Canada
- 38. Multiple Choice
The U.S. won a decisive naval battle at
Manila Bay
Havana
The Panama Canal
San Juan Hill
- 39. Multiple Choice
The Treaty that ended the Spanish American War in 1898 was called
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Madrid
The Treaty of New York
- 40. Multiple ChoiceTeddy Roosevelt's policy was to "Speak softly and carry a big stick." What did he mean by this?Debate calmly, and always be willing to negotiateSpeak quietly, but yell if necessary.Negotiate peacefully, but always have the threat of the military to back you up.Never back down when there is conflict.
- 41. Multiple ChoiceThe Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine established the US’s right to ___.build the Panama Canalannex Hawaiiattack the Spanishintervene in Latin America
- 42. 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
- 43. 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
- 44. Multiple Choice
This resource was wanted in Hawaii during Queen Liliuokalani's reign
Oil
Sugar
Molasses
Tobacco
- 45. Multiple Choice
This place formerly owned by Russia was acquired for 7.2 million dollars in 1867 by William Seward
Hawaii
Florida
Antartica
Alaska
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