Imperialism Test Review

Why was the purchase of Alaska by the United States in 1867 called "Seward's Folly"?

• Americans didn't want to own a territory so far from the mainland and so close to Russia.

• Americans thought Alaska was nothing but a frozen wasteland and had no resources to offer.

• The United States had already annexed Samoa, and didn't need another Pacific territory.

• Americans thought the two-cents per acre price tag for Alaska was too expensive.

A major reason the United States began to seek colonies during the late 1890's was that the

• expansion of American industry made acquiring new markets and additional resources desirable.

• Monroe Doctrine required such action.

• population pressures within the United States had become more severe.

• cold-war rivalry between the United States and in Soviet Union had heightened.

What did John Hay mean when he called the Spanish-American War “a splendid little war”?

• Battles took place only on the island if Cuba.

• The only battles took place on the Philippine Islands.

• The United States won a quick and relatively easy victory.

• The war lasted several years and included several major battles.

A major result of the Spanish-American War (1898) was that the United States

• adopted a policy of isolationism.

• assumed a more prominent role in world affairs.

• gave up control of territories outside the Western Hemisphere.

• increased foreign aid to European allies.

Which nation became a U.S. territory after the Spanish American War and remains one today?

• Spain

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Philippines

A major reason for the United States decision to build the Panama Canal was the

• success of the Erie Canal.

• discovery of silver in Nevada.

• need to prevent Mexico from retaking California and Texas.

• desire to increase foreign trade and military security.

Which president adopted the policy of dollar diplomacy?

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

As part of his missionary diplomacy, President Woodrow Wilson refused to recognize the government in

• Mexico.

• Cuba.

• China.

• Hawaii.

Which of the following was a Social Darwinist argument in favor of imperialism?

• Western nations needed outlets for their growing populations

• Increased trade would benefit all peoples

• Colonies would bring wealth and prestige to the home country

• Westerners thought they had a duty to bring civilization to inferior races

What happened to Cuba and Puerto Rico after the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba gained its independence; Puerto Rico was granted statehood

• Cuba was occupied; Puerto Rico gained independence

• Cuba and Puerto Rico gained their independence through the Teller Amendment

• Cuba became independent, but the Platt Amendment tied it to the United States; Puerto Rico became a territory.