Imperialism and WW1

Where was the first major battle of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• the Philippine Islands

• Hong Kong

Why did the Zimmerman telegram anger Americans?

• It said Germany would resume unrestricted submarine warfare.

• It withdrew the German promise not to sink merchant ships.

• It offered Mexico German help in reclaiming land lost to the U.S.

• It offered the U.S. help in conquering Mexico.

What did Commodore Matthew Perry's voyages to Japan

• They established competition between the U.S. and China for Japanese trade market.

• They opened Japan to U.S. trade and Western ideas.

• They caused Japan and the U.S. to join the conquest of China.

• All of the above are true.

In 1914, what was the official U.S. position in regard to the war in Europe?

• The U.S. supported the Allied powers.

• The U.S. declared neutrality.

• The U.S. wanted to move away from its policy of isolationism

• The U.S. supported the Central Powers.

In the 1800s, what motivated the U.S. to claim territories abroad?

• The U.S. believed it had much to learn from studying the way other countries handled production and distribution of goods.

• Americans wanted to learn about other regions.

• The U.S. was eager to find new markets and military advantages.

• Americans wanted to find restful destinations free of environmental pollution.

What is Alfred T. Mahan best known for

• initiating the Klondike Gold Rush

• initiating a trade relationship with Japan

• serving as the first governor of Hawaii

• transforming the U.S. into a naval power

What was the outcome of the Foraker Act, passed by Congress in 1900?

• It made all residents of Puerto Rico American citizens.

• It allowed for the appointment of a governor for Puerto Rico.

• It allowed the U.S. to permanently send troops to Puerto Rico.

• It provided funding to subdue an insurgency in Puerto Rico.

How did the U.S. gain control of Hawaii?

• The U.S. congress declared war against Hawaii.

• Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani signed a treaty with President Harrison.

• Disgruntled Hawaiian official petitioned President Harrison to take control of Hawaii.

• U.S. Marines assisted rebels to overthrow the Hawaiian government.

Which resource discovered near Alaska caused an immediate increase in the settlers entering the territory in the 19th century?

• oil

• coal

• gold

• silver

How did the Spanish reaction to José Marti's war of independence influence American public opinion?

• Many Americans opposed Span's tactics and expressed support for Cuban independence.

• Most Americans felt no sympathy for Marti's effort to win independence but were outraged by the Spanish destruction of American property in Cuba.

• Many Americans opposed Spanish tactics and hoped that France would take control of Cuba.

• Most Americans felt Spain's reaction was responsible and hoped the rebellion would be put down quickly.