US History Regents - Political Cartoons

The cartoon is most CRITICAL of the United States policy of

• involvement in international affairs

• reliance on the political party system

• continued isolationism

• dependency on foreign nations

What is the main idea of the cartoon?

• Native Americans and Europeans showed a great willingness to share knowledge at their first contact.

• Spanish colonization in the Americas preceded British colonization.

• American society has failed to recognize the achievements of Native Americans.

• The pluralistic heritage of the United States began to receive approval early in the nation's history.

According to the cartoon, United States immigration policy has

• consistently stimulated cultural pluralism

• favored highly skilled immigrants from developing nations

• encouraged the entrance of radical political groups

• periodically varied between openness and restriction

Which title best describes the message of this cartoon?

• "Neutrality is the Best Policy"

• "Isolationism: Our Old Ally"

• "Temptations of the Imperialist Menu"

• "The Dangers of Overeating"

The main purpose of the cartoon is to express opposition to which Presidential action?

• Woodrow Wilson's support of the Treaty of Versailles

• Franklin Roosevelt's announcement of the Good Neighbor Policy

• Harry Truman's decision to send aid to Europe after World War II

• Ronald Reagan's 1985 summit meeting with Chairman Gorbachev of the Soviet Union

Each headline illustrates a time when the president of the United States acted as

• chief diplomat

• chief legislator

• commander in chief

• head of a political party

This cartoon reflects foreign policy ideas commonly held by Americans during

• the Spanish-American War

• World War I

• World War II

• the Korean War

The principal message of the cartoon is that the Standard Oil Company

• used its size to lower the prices of its products

• protected the nation from foreign competition

• used its economic power to influence government decisions

• employed violence to gain an unfair advantage for its workers

Which statement most accurately describes the meaning of this 1896 cartoon?

• Western farmers have no market for their products.

• Grazing and water rights cause conflict in western states.

• Eastern businesses profit from western farming.

• Cattle and grain add little to the wealth of the United States.

Which heading best completes the partial outline below?

• Rise of American Imperialism

• Causes of World War I

• Enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine

• Trade Expansion in East Asia