Imperialism E.O.C. Practice Questions

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

• isolationist policy

• labor union pressure

• yellow journalism

• unrestricted submarine warfare

The United States issued the Open Door policy (1899–1900) primarily to

• bring democratic government to the Chinese people

• secure equal trade opportunities in China

• force China to change its immigration policies

• use China as a stepping stone to trade with Japan

The diagram below provides details about United States involvement in China during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

• United States Develops Interest in Chinese Markets

• United States Makes Commitment to Free Elections

• United States Plans Establishment of Military Bases

• United States Plans Establishment of Military Bases

The political cartoon below depicts William McKinley at the onset of the Spanish-American War. Use your knowledge of U.S. history to choose the statement below that most accurately summarizes the drawing.

• McKinley looked for any provocation from Spain since he eagerly wanted to go to war so that the U.S. could secure new territories such as Cuba.

• McKinley wanted to secure new territories, but took cautious steps before proceeding to war with Spain.

• McKinley cared little for new territories; rather his major concern was furthering the labor union movements within the U.S.

• Imperialism played only a minor role in U.S. policies during the late 19th century.

Which of the following best explains why the building of the Panama Canal supported United States’ efforts to become a world power?

Use the map and your knowledge of U.S. history to answer the question below.

• It gave the U.S. a colony in Central America

• It gave the U.S. a colony in Central America

• It gave the U.S. a colony in Central America

• By providing a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, it opened up new trading opportunities.

Which of the following was NOT a factor in U.S. imperialism?

• the desire for increased military strength

• the desire for new markets overseas

• competition with Japan for control of China

• the belief that the U.S. had a duty to spread Christianity and civilization

In 1898 the relatively moderate sized town of Tampa Bay, Florida, acquired the title of “on the map”. Which of the following events lead to this once sleepy-little town becoming an area of vast importance?

• Sight of U.S.S. Maine explosion and cause for declaration of war between the U.S. and Spain

• Military port for soldiers and supply point for food, ammunition, and medical supplies that were destined for Cuba

• Base used Cuban revolutionaries to secure shipments of uniforms and ammunition in their fight for independence

• Port of cultivation for numerous battleships used throughout Spanish-American War