Imperialism 3

 Yellow journalism was used by newspapers in the 1890s to

• influence public opinion
• promote peace in Cuba
• overturn a presidential election
• support an isolationist foreign policy

In 1899–1900, what was the goal of the United States when it began its Open Door policy toward China?

• defending its new Asian territories
• protecting China from a Japanese invasion
• assuring equal trading rights for itself
• stopping importation of inexpensive goods from China

7. This cartoon was most likely inspired by the

• signing of the Treaty of Versailles
• construction of the Panama Canal
• Spanish-American War
• start of World War II

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

The Monroe Doctrine, the Roosevelt Corollary, and the Good Neighbor policy all shaped United States relations with

• Latin America
• the Middle East
• Asia
• Africa

What movement tried to rid European influence from China?

• Boxer Rebellion

• Peoples Republic of China

• Black Hand Society

• Buddhists

Which concept is expressed in this cartoon?

• support for new military alliances

• support for United States imperialism

• opposition to the League of Nations

• opposition to new immigration laws

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

1.____________________________________

A. Annexation of the Phillipines

B. Open Door Policy ...................

C. Building the Panama Canal...

• Restrictions on Asian Immigration

• Events that led to the Spanish-American War

• Military Uprisings Against United States Rule

• Growth of American Imperialism

Which factor is most closely associated with the decision of the United States to declare war on Spain in 1898?

• isolationist policy

• labor and union pressure

• yellow journalism

• unrestricted submarine warfare

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the intervention of the United States in Latin America was motivated mainly by a desire to

• reduce the influence of communism

• control Latin American independence movements

• promote European colonization of the area

• protect growing United States investments in Latin America