U.S. History Standard 14 Review

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The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine was a major factor in the beginning of which war?

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The Spanish-American War

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Name a volunteer cavalry unit created by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War?

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Rough Riders

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How did a yellow journalist differ from a muckraker?

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Yellow journalists believed in stretching the truth to sell more newspapers.

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The annexation of the Philippines by the United States represented which late nineteenth-and early twentieth-century trend?

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New Imperialism

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What was President McKinley's position on a possible war with Spain in early 1898?

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McKinley wanted to avoid a war with Spain, so he favored solving conflicts with negotiations.

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How could the actions of the United States in the Spanish-American War be viewed as hypocritical?

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The United States expressed outrage over the imperialist policies of European powers but then sought to expand its own territory during the war.

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Which statement best describes President Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy position toward Latin America in the early 1900's? Options: The United States should reduce its involvement in Latin American affairs. The United States should give large amounts of financial aid to help the poor of Latin America. Latin American nations should form an organization to help them achieve political and economic stability. The Monroe Doctrine permits the United States to intervene actively in the affairs of Latin American nations.

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The Monroe Doctrine permits the United States to intervene actively in the affairs of Latin American nations.

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Which of the following BEST describes the arrangement the United States made with Panama in order to build a canal? Options: Under the terms of the treaty, the United States agreed to pay Panama an annual fee until construction of the canal was completed. A treaty with Panama gave the United States permission to construct a canal in return for a one-time payment plus annual rent to use the land. The United States and Panama agreed to share in the costs of the canal's construction per the terms of the treaty entered into by the countries. The United States bought the land from Panama outright, with the understanding that Panama would not interfere with the construction of the canal.

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A treaty with Panama gave the United States permission to construct a canal in return for a one-time payment plus annual rent to use the land.

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The industry was directly impacted by the expansion of railroads. Options: Coal, Cotton, Steel, Trucking

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Steel

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Which of the following BEST describes the contribution of railroads to the economic development of the United States? Lowered costs of shipping in the United States. Allowed more immigrants to enter the country. Enabled trade to most parts of the country. Provided good investment opportunities.

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Enabled trade to most parts of the country.