Standard 4 Quiz 2

This political cartoon was drawn by Thomas Nast in 1904.

What idea about American diplomacy is symbolized in this cartoon?

• America went to war with several Latin American countries in order to take their resources.

• America adhered to a strict policy of isolationism, avoiding entanglements in Latin America.

• America took on a protective role, interfering often in the issues of Latin American countries.

• America tried to take over countries in Latin America and make them colonies.

In this political cartoon, what is the motivation for the eagle stretching its wing span?

• to gain raw materials and additional markets for finished goods

• to have territory for Americans to move to as a way to ease overcrowding in cities

• to increase the cultural diversity of the American population

• to obtain cheap labor to farm cotton on southern plantations

What was one of the United States' main motivations for building the Panama Canal?

• to increase shipping competition for the railroad industry

• to preserve the culture and heritage of the Central American nations

• to fulfill the treaty signed with Spain at the end of the Spanish-American-Cuban War

• to decrease the time it took to move the Navy between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

What does this map illustrate?

• the expansiveness of US imperialism during this time period

• the limited scope of US imperialism

• US territorial gains from WWI

• trade routes during the 20th century

Moral Diplomacy, Dollar Diplomacy and Big Stick Diplomacy are all examples of what approach to international relations?

• isolationism

• nationalism

• imperialism

• militarism

This political cartoon was published in 1906.

Why did the US take the action that is demonstrated in this cartoon?

• to negotiate peace between Colombia and Panama

• to create a shorter route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• to instigate a civil war between Latin American countries

• to punish South American countries for not paying their debts

This political cartoon was published in the Detroit News in 1898.

What justification for imperialism is symbolized in this cartoon?

• Imperialized nations needed the US's help to become civilized countries.

• Imperialized nations were anxious to be part of the US's sphere of influence.

• Imperialized nations were good markets for helping grow the economy of the US.

• Imperialized nations contributed to making the US a stronger military force.

This cartoon was published in 1898.

How did the US respond to the situation depicted in the cartoon?

• It declared war on the countries involved.

• It started a rebellion against foreigners within China.

• It issued a diplomatic strategy of an "Open Door Policy".

• It ignored China and trades with other Asia nations.

These policies were announced by Secretary of State John Hay in 1899.

Foreign powers, within their sphere of influences are:

1) not to interfere with any treaty port or any vested interest,

2) to permit Chinese authorities to collect tariffs on an equal basis,

3) to show no favors to their own nationals in the matter of harbor dues or railroad charges.

How did these policies impact the US's role in world affairs?

• They prevented the interference of European nations in Latin America.

• They ended the Spanish-American War and gave the US territory in the Pacific.

• They gave the US a foothold into China and other Asian trade markets.

• They stopped the Boxer Rebellion in China and removed western influence from the country.

How did the Roosevelt Corollary strengthen the US's role in the affairs of Latin American countries?

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

• IT prevented Latin Americans countries from trading with any nations other than the US.

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

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