Unit 4: Imperialism (CFA 1 Review)

What structure was built by the U.S., located in South America, and increased trade between Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?

• Erie Canal

• Panama Canal

• World Trade Center

• Ocean Gates

Answer explanation

The Panama Canal was opened in 1914.

Select the TWO reasons why the United States annexed the Kingdom of Hawaii.

• military base

• increase trade

• we did not like kings

• tourist destination

Answer explanation

Select the territories the United States recieved during the Spanish-American War.

• Guam

• Philippines

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

What was NOT a reason the U.S. sided with Cuba?

• Cubans were underdogs

• protect trade and investment

• Spain created a tariff

• yellow journalism scare US citizens

What was an EFFECT of Roosevelt's efforts to organize a treaty to end the Russo-Japanese War?

• he ended the Chinese revolution

• he gained a place on War Council

• he reduced military status for the U.S.

• he enhanced political power of the U.S.

How did the Spanish-American War benefit the U.S.?

• enforced Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

• destroyed Spain's military

• organization of world governing

• added territorial possessions around the world for the U.S.

Exaggerated news headlines, such as "Remember the Maine!" are examples of?

• yellow journalism

• free enterprise

• entrepreneurship

• competition

What document from 1823 was the Roosevelt Corollary added?

• Northwest Ordiance

• Wealth of Natiosn

• Declaration of Independence

• Monroe Doctrine

How can the events of 1898 be described?

• imperialistic

• nativist

• militarism

• isolationist

Which of the following best describes the Open Door Policy of 1900?

• open trading with China

• stopping revolution in China

• Allowing Chinese into America

• spread of Chinese culture