APUSH Period 7

Front

Which of the following statements BEST defines the Open Door Policy?
Options:
The US would encourage greater immigration from Europe and Asia.
The US would seek spheres of influence in China.
Japan would not be permitted to trade in China.
All nations should have equal trading right in China.
All nations should have equal trading rights world-wide.

Back

All nations should have equal trading right in China.

Front

Which of the following was the most IMMEDIATE cause of the Spanish-American War? Cuban Nationalism, US expansion policies in Latin America, "Yellow Journalism", the sinking of the Maine, business needs for raw materials

Back

the sinking of the Maine

Front

The Platt Amendment made Cuba a de facto American protectorate in ALL of the followings ways, EXCEPT: The US forbade Cuba from signing treaties with foreign nations that impacted their newly gained independence. The US forbade Cuba from acquiring national debt. Platt allowed the US to intervene in Cuban affairs that dealt with their independence. Platt allowed for a US Naval base at Guantanamo Bay (which still exists today).

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TRICK QUESTION - all of the above were reasons the Platt Amendment led to Cuba being a de facto US protectorate.

Front

Which of the following BEST explains the influence of Yellow Journalism on US foreign policy in the 1890's? Sensational news stories stirred the anger of the American public.

Back

Sensational news stories stirred the anger of the American public.

Front

What was the Foreign Policy of the United States of America from 1789-1898? Options: Imperialism, Interventionist, Isolationism, Open Door

Back

Imperialism

Front

Secretary of State William Seward purchased this territory in 1867.

Back

Alaska

Front

The Teller Amendment promised this to the Cuban people...

Back

To not annex Cuba after freeing them from Spanish rule

Front

Theodore Roosevelt would resign his post as Assistant Secretary of the Navy to lead this group of volunteers in Cuba…

Back

The Rough Riders

Front

Revolutionary Emilio Aguinaldo would lead a revolt in this American held territory after the conclusion of the Spanish American War.

Back

The Philippines

Front

__________ were journalists who exposed the "hidden" problems of Gilded Age society.

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