Standard 5/ Pres Policies

What policy is reflected in the United States' intervention in Panama and construction of the Panama Canal?

• Big Stick Diplomacy

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Moral Diplomacy

• Open Door Notes

Which is true of the Open Door Policy?

• It allowed the U.S. and European nations to annex China.

• It promoted immigration to the U.S. by Chinese citizens.

• It endorsed China's desire to annex Japan.

• It allowed U.S. and European powers to trade with China.

As president, William Howard Taft pursued a foreign policy known as Dollar Diplomacy. What was main purpose of this policy?

• to promote American business interests abroad

• to acquire additional colonies for the United States

• to support nations trying to start a democratic government

• to provide economic aid to areas affected by war

Which foreign policy concept is best associated with the motivation behind the Boxer Rebellion?

• The Marshall Plan

• The Truman Doctrine

• The Open Door Policy

• The Chinese Exclusion Act

What President most associated with a policy that would keep the United States involved in South America as a "policeman"?

• James Monroe

• Teddy Roosevelt

• William Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

Which statement best summarizes the ideology of the "Big Stick Diplomacy"?

• It allowed the U.S. to use military force to maintain a claim to China.

• It allowed the U.S. to act as the "policeman" of the Western Hemisphere.

• It allowed the U.S. to stand up against European countries during world affairs.

• It allowed the U.S. to use force in its efforts to secure new imperial territory.

How did the Roosevelt Corollary strengthen the United States' role in the affairs of Latin American Countries?

• It required Latin American countries to have the United States give formal approval to their constitutions.

• It prevented Latin American countries from trading with any nations other than the United States.

• It provided a large amount of funds from the United States to Latin American countries to support industrialization efforts.

• It justified the United States' intervention in the affairs of Latin American countries as a way to protect them from European influence.

Why did the United States support a revolution in Panama in the early 20th century?

• They wanted to gain permission to build a canal through the country.

• They wanted all European nations to end colonization in Central America.

• They wanted to stop human rights abuse in Panama.

• They wanted to make money by selling military supplies to the revolutionaries.

Why did Secretary of State John Hay issue the Open Door Policy?

• to support Chinese sovereignty over their own territory

• to provide equal commercial access to all regions of China

• to take a stand against imperialism in Asia

• to develop a plan with Britain for the partitioning of China

How did President Teddy Roosevelt alter the Policy illustrated in this cartoon?

• He refused to participate in conflicts in Latin America.

• He suggested that it was America’s responsibility to intervene in Latin America.

• He expanded the reach of the Monroe Doctrine to include Canada and the Far East.

• He argued that the Monroe Doctrine was flawed and should be abandoned.