Standard 14 Practice

The after-effects of the Spanish-American War and the war in the Philippines eventually led to debates in the United States. Which of the following describes the primary reason for these debates?

• Some citizens disagreed with the treatment of the prisoners of war.

• Pro-Imperialist groups disagreed with anti-imperialist groups.

• The U.S. government attempted to raise taxes to pay war debts

• Pro-war groups disagreed with anti-war groups.

Which statement best describes President Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy position toward Latin America in the early 1900’s?

• The United States should reduce its involvement in Latin American affairs.

• The Monroe Doctrine permits the United States to intervene actively in the affairs of Latin American nations.

• Latin American nations should form an organization to help achieve political and economic stability.

• The United States should give large amounts of financial aid to help the poor of Latin America.

The United States’ acquisition of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii are all examples of late nineteenth century

• Isolationism

• Populism

• Progressivism

• Imperialism

What was the Greatest Impact of the Panama Canal?

• The economic power of the United States was greatly strengthened.

• Spain went to war with the United States to gain control of the Canal.

• It tremendously reduce the travel time between the Atlantic and the Pacific.

• Revolutionaries in Panama began a decades-long uprising to drive out the United States.

The Roosevelt Corollary, issued in 1904 was a revision to what earlier statement of U.S. foreign policy?

• Madison Treaty

• Open Door Policy

• Monroe Doctrine

• Kellogg-Briand Pact

Addition to the Monroe Doctrine; Stated that the Us could get involved in Latin American affairs when necessary. 

• Roosevelt Corollary 
• Roosevelt Doctrine 
• Roosevelt Memorandum 
• Truman Doctrine 

Man-made waterway cut through Panama that allowed for faster shipping. Was controlled by the US for decades 

• Belgium Strait 
• Panama Canal 
• Erie Canal 
• Isthmus Canal 

War between the United States and Spain, in which the US came to the aid of Cuba. 

• Spanish-Cuban War 
• Spanish-American War
• Spanish-Panamanian War
• Spanish-Mexican War 

Legislation that made the US Neutral during WWI

• Neutrality Act 
• Non-Interference Act 
• Neutral Bill
• Lend-lease Act 

The Spanish-American War was the first war fought by the United States in which it

• acquired overseas possessions

• tested tanks in battle

• used the Panama Canal

• allied with a foreign power