Lesson 21: Acquiring and Managing Global Power

Why did the Pan-American Exposition take place?

• to celebrate the victory of the Spanish in the Spanish-American War

• to highlight the achievements of the Western Hemisphere

• to mourn the loss of U.S. soldiers in the Spanish-American War

• to expose Western nations to Asian cultures

At the turn of the 20th century, U.S. foreign policy focused on

• avoiding intervention in other countries' affairs.

• decreasing foreign trade opportunities in Latin America.

• increased intervention in Latin America and other parts of the world.

• making immigration to the United States as simple as possible.

What was Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy?

• advocating use of force in foreign affairs

• advocating use of forceful language in peace talks

• mediating peace talks for warring countries

• sending financial aid to countries that needed it

President Taft's Dollar Diplomacy encouraged

• aiding foreign businesses over American businesses.

• building military bases in Latin America and Asia.

• protecting citizens abroad by cutting their taxes and extending their loans.

• protecting U.S. trade and investment in Latin America and Asia.

Self-determination refers to the right of people in other nations to

• ask for financial aid from other countries and use it as they see fit.

• choose their own government free from outside influence.

• form their own militaries and use them to invade other nations.

• trade and form alliances freely with other nations.

Why did the United States encourage a revolt in Panama?

• to free the people of Panama from the Colombian government

• to obtain access to the wealth of natural resources in Panama

• to obtain permission to build a canal across Central America

• to trade with the people of Panama without interference from Colombia

The Jones Act of 1917 made Puerto Rico into a

• colony.

• commonwealth.

• territory.

• state.

Why did President McKinley refuse to give independence to the Filipino people?

• He did not believe they were ready for self-rule.

• He did not want to start a war with Spain over who controlled the islands.

• He wanted to punish them for rebelling against Spanish rule.

• He wanted to maintain friendly ties with Filipino leader, Emilio Aguinaldo.

Which of these BEST describes the level of involvement the United States had in the Philippines after the war?

• The United States did nothing to improve the war-torn country.

• The United States improved infrastructure and set up a central government.

• The United States installed a dictator that repressed the Filipino people.

• The United States voted to allow the Philippines to become a U.S. territory.

Which of these is a reason why some Americans feared the annexation of Hawaii?

• Many felt colonization was problematic and deprived native Hawaiians of their sovereignty.

• Many felt the United States was becoming too large for the U.S. government to control.

• Many did not want to continue spreading Christianity in Hawaii.

• Many did not believe the location of Hawaii was useful to the United States.