Unit 2 Lesson 19: US History Quiz

In the late nineteenth century, U.S. businessmen wanted to compete with other nations for natural resources. What policy did they support?

• American imperialism

• foreign imperialism

• environmental protection

• isolationism

Why did the United States traditionally oppose imperialism?

• There were plenty of raw materials within U.S. borders, so there was no need to go outside

• because the Monroe Doctrine was against it

• because the United States had originally been a colony and was against colonizing others

• because the U.S. military lacked the power of other nations

Both yellow journalism and the explosion on the battleship Maine contributed to the U.S. decision to go to war against Spain. What was the reason for going to war against Spain?

• to protect U.S. investments in Cuba

• to stop Cuban nationalization of U.S. businesses

• to keep Spain from attacking Venezuela

• to prevent Spain from attacking Florida

The United States acquired several new territories during the late 1800s. Which two eventually became states? **PICK 2

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Which U.S. president proposed forming an association of nations to maintain peace?

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Which president strongly promoted business as part of his foreign policy?

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Which U.S. president was responsible for the building of the Panama Canal?

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Which U.S. president focused on promoting peace and democracy as his foreign policy?

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What finally led to U.S. participation in World War I?

• the bombing of Hawaii

• requests for support from England and France

• the addition of Mexico to the Allies

• unrestricted German attacks on ships

Which policies kept the United States from entering World War I in its first three years?

• imperialism and neutrality

• imperialism and democracy

• isolationism and neutrality

• the Monroe Doctrine and anti-imperialism