US History C10 Quiz #2

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 

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 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 Teddy Roosevelt 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

Why was the Panama Canal was vital to US interests?

• It allowed the US to defeat France

• Cut down travel time for shipping and military

• Opened up new Markets in the Midwest

• It was a favorable tourist destination

The efforts of the United States to further its aims in Latin America and East Asia through use of its economic power by guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries.

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Missionary Diplomacy

• Cowboy Diplomacy

• Moral Imperialism

Believed the US should only interfere because it had a moral duty to spread democracy and peace.

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Missionary Diplomacy

• Cowboy Diplomacy

• Diplomatic Diplomacy