USH MT 3 - US as a World Power

Why was the United States initially interested in trade with China?

• The U.S. wanted to take control of China
• Alliances
• There was an increased demand for new markets
• To control international trade. 

What was the phrase Roosevelt found to describe his method of accomplishing
goals?

• bully pulpit
• speak softly and carry a big stick
• hit the line hard
• politics is the art of the possible

Roosevelt Corollary is also known as

• Big Stick Policy
• Dollar Diplomacy
• Rough Riders
• Monroe Doctrine

Imperialism is:

• system of no private property
• government ran by the people
• system of building an empire by conquering other nations
• method of ruling similar to communism

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

• End the Boxer Rebellion

• Ensure the U.S. had trading rights with China

• Win leaseholds in China

• Establish a sphere of influence

The Boxer Rebellion was caused by...

• World powers imposing economic and cultural control of China

• Russian military occupation of China

• Local rebels who opposed the Chinese dynasty

• Attacks from Korea

In the late 1800s, the United States became an imperialist nation when it

• acquired overseas territories
• declared its neutrality
• formed military alliances
• reduced trade with other nations

A major reason the United States wanted to build the Panama Canal was to

• improve United States relations with Latin America
• increase trade with England
• protect United States citizens living in South America
• shorten the sea route between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts

In the late 1800s, Western nations carved out spheres of influence in China in order to

• support Chinese business interests
• gain special trading privileges
• protect their diplomats from foreign attacks
• limit Chinese immigration to their countries

Which overseas action most clearly demonstrates the use of Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick foreign policy?

• purchase of Alaska from Russia
• declaration of war against Germany in 1917
• seizure of the Hawaiian Islands
• support of the Panamanian revolt