Topic 12A Practice TEST Questions

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Where did the conflict/fighting of the Spanish-American War first begin? Options: Cuba., Puerto Rico., the Philippines., Guam.

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the Philippines.

Front

Whose visit to Japan led to the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa?

Back

Matthew Perry

Front

Why was the building of the Panama Canal important to the U.S.?

Back

The canal promoted faster transportation for national security and economic benefits.

Front

Events in which country triggered the Spanish-American War? Options: Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam

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Cuba

Front

After Colombia turned down the U.S. request to build a canal across its state of Panama, how did President Teddy Roosevelt gain control of the land needed to build the Panama Canal?

Back

The U.S. government encouraged Panama to fight for independence and supported the uprising.

Front

Which of the following is not considered a real reason for American imperialism during the late 1800s and early 1900s?
- The humanitarian desire to provide jobs for foreigners
- To expand U.S. naval power for national security
- The ethnocentric belief in the cultural superiority of Americans
- The economic desire to gain new markets for a surplus of U.S. trade goods

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The humanitarian desire to provide jobs for foreigners

Front

What is the policy/belief that a strong nation should expand & take over weaker foreign territories in order to strengthen its position?

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Imperialism

Front

“Speak softly and carry a big stick.” Theodore Roosevelt often used this quote when he was in office. Where does it come from?

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a traditional African proverb

Front

A feeling of extreme loyalty to one's country or group is known as:

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nationalism

Front

The U.S. received all of the following in the Treaty of Paris ending the Spanish-American War, with the exception of: Puerto Rico, The Philippines, Guam

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Hawaii