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- 1. Multiple Choice
________________was a widely held belief in the 19th century United States that its settlers were destined to expand across North America.
Imperialism
Annexation
Monroe Doctrine
Manifest Destiny
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the "White Man's Burden"?
A belief in "cultural superiority"
A philosophy related to Manifest Destiny
Taft's foreign policy approach
A belief in white privilege
- 3. Multiple Choice
An economic and political domination of a strong nation over other weaker nations.
Colony
Imperialism
Annex
Empire
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT a motivating factor of imperialism?
Establish naval bases around the world
Expand to new world markets
Slavery
Spread American influence & democracy
- 5. Multiple Choice
__________warned against the establishment of any additional European colonies in Latin America.
Roosevelt Corollary
Monroe Doctrine
Woodrow Wilson
William H. Taft
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which president said “speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” The U.S. Navy is the “big stick” he is referring to.
Woodrow Wilson
William H. Taft
Teddy Roosevelt
- 7. Multiple Choice
___________: The system in which support is given only to the countries whose moral beliefs are similar to that of the democratic United States.
Dollar Diplomacy
Big Stick Diplomacy
Moral Diplomacy
- 8. Multiple Choice
__________used a combination of gifts and threats to convince Japan to enter into trade relations with the United States.
Commodore Matthew Perry
Lieutenant David Schwimmer
General Matt LeBlanc
- 9. Multiple Choice
This gave every country equal access to trade with China.
Boxer Rebellion
Open Door Policy
Modernization
Sphere of Influence
- 10. Multiple Choice
What was NOT a factor in the annexation of Hawaii?
Tariffs on sugar imports
American settlers' economic interests
Queen limiting American's political power
The Hawaiian people agreeing to be annexed
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is most likely the cause of the events referenced in both documents?
In 1893, American businessmen backed by the US military overthrew the Queen of Hawaii
In 1842, President Tyler urged the US Congress to annex Hawaii
In the 1890’s, the United States shifted from a policy of imperialism to isolation
In the 1890’s, the United States pursued a foreign policy of isolationism
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which claim is best supported by both documents?
Hawaiians did not universally support the American annexation of Hawaii
Hawaiians were in full support of the American annexation of Hawaii
Hawaiians were conquered by Americans and then annexed
Hawaii was a colony of the United States in 1898
- 13. Multiple Choice
The actions referenced in the document above resulted in what turning point in U.S. history?
American annexation of Hawaii
Spanish American War
World War I
American Revolution
- 14. Multiple Choice
These 1898 headlines are best understood as an example of
Political advertising
Public opinion Polling
Isolationist policy
Yellow Journalism
- 15. Multiple Choice
According to Alexander DeConde, the Spanish American War was a turning point in American foreign policy history because
the United States annexed Hawaii
The United States had become a world power through its own strength
The United States could remain isolated from global affairs
The United States was considering annexing Cuba and Puerto Rico
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