US History Chapter 10 US claims an Empire

Which statement best describes President Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy position toward Latin America in the early 1900’s?

• The United States should reduce its involvement in Latin American affairs
• The Monroe Doctrine permits the United States to intervene actively in the affairs of Latin American nations.
• Latin American nations should form an organization to help them achieve political and economic stability.
• The United States should give large amounts of financial aid to help the poor of Latin Amenca.

The Monroe Doctrine declared that the United States would

• prevent the establishment of new European colonies anywhere in the world
• help colonies in North and South America adopt a democratic form of government
• view European interference in the Americas as a threat to the national interest of the United States
• prevent other nations from trading with South American nations 

"I took the Canal and let Congress debate." -Theodore Roosevelt This quotation best demonstrates

• an effort by a President to maintain a policy of isolationism
• a decline in the use of militarism as a defense policy
•  an increased reliance on the legislative process
• a Presidential action that achieved a foreign policy objective

Why did the United States formulate the Open Door policy toward China?

•  to develop democratic institutions and practices in China 
• to prevent a European and Japanese monopoly of Chinese trade and markets 
• to establish a military presence on the Chinese mainland
• to support Japanese efforts to industrialize China

Which United States foreign policy was most directly related to the rise of big business in the late 1800s?

• containment
•  imperialism 
•  détente
• neutrality 

A colony is...

• A country or territory under the direct control of another country.

• A country that is NOT officially controlled by a more powerful country but indirectly

• A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.

• A temporary agreement to stop fighting.

A protectorate is...

• A country or territory under the direct control of another country.

• A country that is NOT officially controlled by a more powerful country but indirectly

• A piece of land surrounded by water on all sides.

• A temporary agreement to stop fighting.

What is exaggerated or false news used to lure readers to buy newspapers?

• muckraking

• yellow journalism

• click bait

• war mongering

What territories did America gain after the Spanish American War?

• Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines

• Hawaii and Alaska

• territory east of the Mississippi River

• China and Japan

What did TR mean by "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick"?

• Use diplomacy often, don’t be afraid to use force if necessary

• Be quiet around sleeping bears, but be prepared to defend yourself

• Pretend to be polite to get what you want

• Talk less, smile more