US Imperialism to WWI

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

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. 

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

Which territories did the United States gain from the Spanish American War?

• Guam, Phillippines, and Puerto Rico
• Guam, France, and Puerto Rico
• Guam, Philippines, and Costa Rica
• Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and Cuba

What was the name of William H. Taft's foreign policy approach that encouraged companies to build railroads, post offices, and government buildings in countries they wanted to do business with?

• Dollar Diplomacy
• Moral Diplomacy
• Big Stick Diplomacy
• none of the above

What was the name of Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy that stated that the U.S. would use military power to protect the country and our interests in Latin America?

• Moral Diplomacy
• Dollar Diplomacy
• Big Stick Diplomacy
• none of the above