Chapter 22: America as a World Power

In the late 1800s, the United States became an imperialist nation when it

• acquired overseas territories

• declared its neutrality

• formed military alliances

• reduced trade with other nations

Which term most accurately describes the United States actions in China and Latin America? (using our military to influence a nation)

• isolationism

• immigration

• neutrality

• intervention

 Yellow journalism was used by newspapers in the 1890s to

• influence public opinion

• promote peace in Cuba

• overturn a presidential election

• support an isolationist foreign policy

By 1900 the United States was committed to a foreign policy of

• containment

• imperialism

• isolationism

• neutrality

A major reason the United States wanted to build the Panama Canal was to

• improve United States relations with Latin America

• increase trade with England

• protect United States citizens living in South America

• shorten the sea route between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts

In 1899–1900, what was the goal of the United States when it began its Open Door policy toward China?

• defending its new Asian territories

• protecting China from a Japanese invasion

• assuring equal trading rights for itself

• stopping importation of inexpensive goods from China

7. This cartoon was most likely inspired by the

• signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• construction of the Panama Canal

• Spanish-American War

• start of World War II

In the late 1800s, Western nations carved out spheres of influence in China in order to

• support Chinese business interests

• gain special trading privileges

• protect their diplomats from foreign attacks

• limit Chinese immigration to their countries

Which overseas action most clearly demonstrates the use of Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick foreign policy?

• purchase of Alaska from Russia

• declaration of war against Germany in 1917

• seizure of the Hawaiian Islands

• support of the Panamanian revolt

Which cause of the Spanish-American War is most clearly shown by this statement?

• imperialism

• militarism

• political ambition

• yellow journalism