USHC 5.1-5.3

This type of foreign policy had been first established when George Washington was President?

• imperialism
• Monroe Doctrine
• isolationism
• emancipation

In 1898, the US helped to overthrow the monarchy and annex this small nation?

• Alaska
• Cuba
• Hawaii
• Philippines

This term describes the sometimes exaggerated stories that help promote newspaper sales?

• tabloids
• yellow journalism
• jingoism
• nativism

When the war with Spain began, the US took over this Pacific area?

• Hawaii
• Philippines
• Midway
• Japan

Which of the following was the most important reason for the United States to annex the Philippines? (5.2)

• Anger over Filipino attacks against U.S. bases
• President McKinley’s personal interest in having colonies
• The desire of West Coast farmers to gain access to a cheap labor force
• The desire of American policy makers for a port close to Asian markets

The United States gained status as a world power as a result of which of the following? (5.2) 

• war with Spain over the liberation of Cuba 
• diplomatic notes urging the opening of markets in China 
• participation of the U.S. in the carving up of Africa 
• purchase of Alaska by the U.S. from the Russians 

What was the result of the explosion on board the USS Maine in Havana harbor in February of 1898? (5.2) 

• Spain declared war on the United States. 
• American war sentiment was aroused by yellow journalism. 
• The United States accepted an apology from Spain. 
• Congress asked President McKinley to declare war on Spain. 

What event sparked the Spanish American War?

• 9/11
• Bombing of USS Alabama
• Sinking of USS Arizona
• Explosion on USS Maine

What two fronts was the Spanish American War fought on?

• Africa and Europe
• Cuba and Phillipines
• Cuba and California
• Philippines and Japan

The "canal" that allows ships to get from one side of Central America to the other is in what country?

• Columbia
• Mexico
• Panama
• Costa Rica