U.S. History Test 5 (1-56)

The Roosevelt Corollary and the justification for the detention of al-Qaeda suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, are both directly related to which of the following?

• "Quarantine the aggressors" policy 
• The Teller and Platt Amendments
• "Big Stick" Policy 
• The Monroe Doctrine

Among the following issues, which received the LEAST attention from Progressive policymakers?

• Food and drug purity
• Racial Equality
• Fair labor practices 
• Antitrust reforms

Alfred Thayer Mahan expressed what opinion in his book The influence of Sea Power Upon History?

• A nation benefited from having a strong navy and the overseas bases needed to maintain it. 
• Construction of the Panama Canal would increase naval traffic and benefit all Central American countries. 
• The U.S. government could increase foreign trade by providing businesses more incentives to build ships. 
• The U.S. government placed too much emphasis on modernizing the navy instead of the army. 

Which development prompted formulation of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?

• Spain's reluctance to sign a peace treaty after the Spanish-American War
• Latin American countries defaulting on their debts to foreign investors
• Rebels threatening to overthrow Mexico's democratic government 
• Attacks on U.S. workers during construction of the Panama Canal 

What was the goal of the Open Door Policy

• The peaceful transition of colonies to independent countries
• Creation of an organization to resolve international conflicts
• Equal access to trade in areas of China controlled by foreign governments 
• Unrestricted movement for U.S. troops searching for bandits in Mexico

What was the goal of President Taft's Dollar Diplomacy?

• To help U.S. allies increase the readiness of their armed forces
• To raise the living standards of people in poverty-stricken countries
• To support the development of democracies in Central America
• To create stability abroad for the benefit of U.S. commerical interests

Which statement best summarizes the central premise of President Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy for the Western Hemisphere?

• It is consistent with American principles to recognize the sovereign rights and autonomy of each nation. 
• Western European nations have a long-standing historical right to political ties with Latin American countries
• Modern progress has rendered existing treaties incompatible with the needs of the United States 
• It is in the best interest of the United States to intervene in nations whose political stability is threatened. 

What was the main goal of most muckraking journalists?

• To gain fame through the creation of articles of high popular interest
• To expose socioeconomic problems in need of political attention
• To increase public awareness of America's great potential 
• To end corrupt relationships between politicans and big business. 

Which desired outcome most influenced President McKinley's decision to maintain U.S. control of the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?

• Increased commercial opportunities for U.S. businesses
• Assured safety of U.S. religious missionaries 
• Reduced flow of immigration from Asia
• Extended reach of the Monroe Doctrine

Passage of the Platt Amendment resulted in which development?

•  Puerto Rico becoming a self-governing commonwealth
• The creation of a U.S. military base in Cuba
• An official end to the Spanish-American War
• The establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan