Unit 4: Imperialism Test Review

Which was NOT a territory acquired by the US immediately after the Spanish American War because of the Treaty of Paris? 

• Philippines
• Guam
• Puerto Rico
• Alaska

What is the name of Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy? 

• Moral Diplomacy towards Mexico
• Neutrality Proclamation towards the European Powers
• Watchful Waiting Diplomacy towards South America
• Big Stick Diplomacy showing the power of the US to the world

The Platt and Teller Amendments were both applicable to what country? 

• China
• Panama
• Cuba
• Puerto Rico

What was the main reason for United States imperialism? 

• to test the strength of the US navy against other countries
• to limit the power of Great Britain, France and other European powers
• to open new markets for American-made goods overseas
• to find new sources of cheap labor around the world

What is the significance of the Spanish-American War? 

• The US was defeated
• The US was recognized as a world power
• US defended its territory from European aggression
• Spain was recognized by the US as a power in the Western Hemisphere

The United States went to war with Spain because of: 

• The USS Maine Incident
• the DeLome Letter
• the Hearst and Pulitzer newspaper accounts of the Spanish (yellow journalism)
• All of these

The Spanish-American War was fought in: 

• the Philippines and Puerto Rico
• Puerto Rico and Spain
• Spain and Cuba
• Cuba and the Philippines

Alfred T. Mahan who wrote ¨Influence of Sea Power Upon History¨ would be in favor of all EXCEPT which one? 

• weak military force that could not protect US ships
• a strong modern navy to protect US territories and commerce
• imperialism to expand the United States´ power and commerce
• military bases in the Caribbean as fueling stations

All of the following are TRUE about the Spanish-American War EXCEPT which one? 

• the Spanish were able to maintain control of Cuba after the war
• It was called the ¨splendid little war" because it lasted 141 days
• the US was recognized as an international, world power
• US gained Pacific territory to spread their ¨sphere of influence¨

What is the name for newspapers that write sensationalized stories that are mostly false?

• White Journalism

• Jingoism

• Black List

• Yellow Journalism