Unit 5 Catchup Game

Front

Which of the following was NOT a motivation that drove the U.S. practice of imperialism?

Back

desire to discover and explore new lands

Front

What advantages did the U.S. believe it would gain with the acquisition of Hawaii and Alaska?

Back

access to markets in Asia

Front

Which statement best describes yellow journalism?

Back

Yellow journalism is sensationalized, inaccurate news reporting

Front

Which of the following does NOT apply to Puerto Rico's status as a commonwealth?

Back

The president of the United States appoints the governor

Front

Which factor led to the Philippine-American War?

Back

the Philippines's attempt to gain independence after the U.S. annexed the islands

Front

True or False: The Open Door Policy essentially stated that China should be open to trade to all countries

Back

True

Front

What was the outcome of the Boxer Rebellion?

Back

European nations assembled a military force that defeated the Boxers and maintained their trading practices in China

Front

How did the United States acquire the rights to build the Panama Canal?

Back

by providing military support to Panama to gain its independence from Colombia

Front

Which statement best describes the events depicted in the cartoon on the left? The caption reads: "Hands Off! This in reality entails no new obligations upon us, for the Monroe Doctrine means precisely such a guarantee on our part."

Back

the willingness of the United States to use force in Latin America to stop European interference

Front

How did President Roosevelt assert U.S. influence in Asia?

Back

Negotiating a peace treaty between Russia and Japan to maintain the balance of power in Asia to protect U.S. economic interests.