Topic 12A Practice TEST Questions

Topic 12A Practice TEST Questions

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Social Studies

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

the Philippines.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Matthew Perry

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Cuba

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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

Back

The humanitarian desire to provide jobs for foreigners

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Imperialism

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