APUSH - Period 7 Imperialism (start CH 20)

By the end of the 19th century, JINGOISM and Xenophobia in the US was encouraged by all of the following, EXCEPT:

• European imperialists

• Social Darwinists

• Yellow Journalists

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

• New Immigrants

Which of the following statements BEST defines the Open Door Policy?

• The US would encourage greater immigration from Europe and Asia.

• The US would seek spheres of influence in China.

• Japan would not be permitted to trade in China.

• All nations should have equal trading right in China.

• All nations should have equal trading rights world-wide.

Which of the following was the most IMMEDIATE cause of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuban Nationalism

• US expansion policies in Latin America

• "Yellow Journalism"

• the sinking of the Maine

• business needs for raw materials

The US was supposed to pull out of Cuba in 1898, but didn't actually leave until 1901...which is when Cuba begrudgingly agreed to sign the Platt Amendment. The Platt Amendment made Cuba a de facto American protectorate in ALL of the followings ways, EXCEPT:

• The US forbade Cuba from signing treaties with foreign nations that impacted their newly gained independence.

• The US forbade Cuba from acquiring national debt.

• Platt allowed the US to intervene in Cuban affairs that dealt with their independence.

• Platt allowed for a US Naval base at Guantanamo Bay (which still exists today).

• TRICK QUESTION - all of the above were reasons the Platt Amendment led to Cuba being a de facto US protectorate.

Which of the following BEST explains the influence of Yellow Journalism on US foreign policy in the 1890's?

• Sensational news stories stirred the anger of the American public.

• Newspapers failed to report news about Congress.

• Most editorials favored China and criticized Europe.

• Political cartoons ridiculed "mugwump" politics. (Mugwumps: Clean Republican Politicians who refused to play dirty politics ...their faces/mugs "sat on the fence" while Democrats often rewarded party faithfuls during elections season.)

• Publishers of NY newspapers/dailies suppressed news that favored Cuban revolutionaries.