Unit 6: Becoming a World Power

The U.S. issued the “Open Door Policy” with China, why?

• Cubans were having trouble with the Spanish - they were not treated well.
  
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  It allowed the U.S. and other nations who weren’t allowed to trade with China to begin to trade with them.
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  To protect Americans & property in cuba
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  It exploded & Americans blamed the Spanish - Congress declared war on Spain

Which of the following best defines the term isolationism? 

• Isolationism is the establishment of colonies in foreign lands to economically benefit the parent country. 
• Isolationism is a feeling of national pride and superiority. 
• Isolationism is the idea that the US has a duty to isolate their enemies and keep them out of the Western Hemisphere.
• Isolationism refers to the practice of a nation of separating itself from the affairs of foreign countries. 

Who were fighting in the Spanish-American War & how did end?

• William Hearst & Pulitzer- Spain won
• Spain, Cuba, China & U.S- China Wone
• United States attached Spain in Cuba- lasted 4 months - U.S. won

How did William Seward promote American expansion?  

• He convinced government officials that the U.S. needed an empire in Asia. 
• He arranged the purchase of Alaska from Russia. 
• He convinced the government that the U.S. needed to expand its naval fleet.
• He led the planters that overthrew the Hawaiian government.

Which of the following territories were acquired by the United States as a result of the Spanish American War? 

• Guam, the Philippines and Cuba 
• Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines 
• The Philippines, Puerto Rico and Guam
• Hawaii, Guam and the Philippines 

Responsible for organizing a volunteer army, he became a national hero at the Battle of San Juan Hill and quickly became president. 

• Leonard Wood
• Teddy Roosevelt 
• Pancho Villa 
• John Pershing

One major result of the Spanish-American War was that the United States 

• established many foreign-aid programs.
• settled disputes by relying on international peace organizations. 
• obtained overseas colonies/territories 
• abandoned the principles of the Monroe Doctrine. 

Which of the following American Presidents was a firm supporter of Imperialism?

• Woodrow Wilson
• Teddy Roosevelt
• William Howard Taft
• Grover Cleveland

Where is the Panama Canal located?

• all of Central America
• Panama
• South America
• the Carribbean

The Panama Canal runs through the middle of Panama connecting which two oceans?

• Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
• Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
• Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
• Carribean Sea and Pacific Ocean