US History First Semester

Which of the following was NOT a motivation for imperialism

• a need for a new source of labor

• thirst for new economic markets

• desire for military strength

• belief in the superiority of American culture

Which was a reason against U.S. Imperialism

• the long standing tradition of isolationism

• the cost of maintaining overseas territories

• it goes against principles of democracy

• all the above

Which was not a reason the U.S. was interested in Hawaii

• growing sugar cane

• growing tobacco

• its military importance

• its strategic location

Which was not a cause of the Spanish-American War

• Explosion of the battleship Maine

• Imperialism

• T Roosevelt resigned as secretary of the Navy

• Yellow journalism

What factor increased public support for American involvement in Cuba ?

• interest in establishing a military base

• taking control of Cuba to establish an empire

• sensational stories published by rival newspapers

• American rivalry with Spain

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy ?

• to annex foreign nations

• to further international diplomacy

• to further trade interests

• to establish democratic governments

The goal of TR'S Big Stick Policy was to

• build American factories on Caribbean islands

• improve relations with Caribbean nations

• provide financial support for Caribbean ntions

• protect US interests in the Caribbean

How did the US gain control land to build the Panama Canal ?

• negotiating with Columbia

• invading and attacking Columbia

• Implementing the Open Door Policy

• encouraging & supporting Panamanian revolution and independence

Which was not a goal of the Progressive movement ?

• regulating unfair business practices

• protecting social welfare

• supporting business monopolies

• granting voting rights

Teddy Roosevelt believed the federal government should

• seize control of all trusts

• regulate abusive business practices

• leave regulation of business to the states

• stop regulation of business activites