Imperialism Test Review

What does this political cartoon best represent?

• The building of the Panama Canal

• U.S. action taken during the Philippine-American War

• U.S. action taken during the Spanish-American War

• Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

In 1899, the United States urged other nations to allow free trade in China. This approach to dealing with China was known as the

•  Monroe Doctrine.
• Open Door Policy.
• Teller Amendment.
• Roosevelt Corollary.

Who is the imperialist that argued that the greatness of the United States was based on naval power and colonies?

• Mark Twain
• John J Pershing
• Alfred Thayer Mahan
• Sanford B. Dole

Which of the following was ceded to the United States after the Spanish American War?

• Hawaii
• Puerto Rico
• Panama
• Mexico

Alfred T. Mahan expressed what opinion in his book "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History"?

• To be a world power a nation must have a strong navy and overseas bases
• Panama Canal construction increased naval traffic and benefited all Central American countries
• US government can increase foreign trade by providing businesses more incentives to build ships
• US government is placing too much emphasis on modernizing the navy instead of the army

Established a new role for the U.S. as “police officer” of the Western Hemisphere

• Mexican Revoltion

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Dollar Diplomacy

Influenced governments through economic, not military intervention

• Yellow Fever

• Roosevelt Corollary

• Dollar Dipomacy

This document limited Cuba's treaty making abilities, controlled its debt, and stipulated that the United States could intervene militarily to restore order when it saw fit.

• Open Door Policy

• Platt Amendment

• Teller Amendment

• Dollar Diplomacy

Volunteer regiment of US Cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War.

• The Progressives

• The Luddites

• The Rough Riders

• The Federalists

Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers

• Excellent Journalism

• Yellow Journalism

• Fake News

• Muckraking Journalism