NC Final Exam Review - Imperialism

Jingoism refers to:

• feelings of extreme anti-imperialism
• the desire for an aggressive foreign policy, often fueled by intense nationalism
• the style of writing which fueled anti-Spanish sentiments
• the desire for isolationism

Yellow Journalists were:

• writers who exposed period problems in hopes of achieving reform
• writers who wrote in yellow to bring attention to Spanish abuses
• newspaper reporters and illustrators who exaggerated stories in order to sell newspapers and fuel a war with Spain
• writers who opposed American imperialism and aimed to keep America neutral

Which country was granted independence in the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

• Guam
• Cuba
• Philippines 
• Puerto Rico

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

• End the Boxer Rebellion
• Ensure trading rights with China
• Win leaseholds in China
• Establish a sphere of influence

Why did we want to strengthen trade with Latin America?

• new naval bases
• increase tariffs on European goods
• to protect American manufacturers from competition
• stop European influence

What was an area where a foreign nation controlled economic development?

• sphere of influence
• Pan-Americanism
• protectorate
• dollar diplomacy

What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerated or even invented stories?

• muckraking
• yellow journalism
• journalism
• reporting

What was Roosevelt's policy called?

• dollar diplomacy
• Speak softly, carry a big stick policy
• sphere of influence
• Pan-Americanism

Which territory did the United States NOT gain direct control of after the Spanish-American War? 

• Puerto Rico
• Cuba
• Philippines 
• Guam

The United States government supported the overthrow of a government in this country: 

• Cuba
• Puerto Rico
• Hawaii
• Congo