Imperialism Review 25-26

All of the following countries came under some form of U.S. control as a result of the Spanish-American war except

• the Philippines

• Hawaii

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

Which of the following was not an advantage of building the Panama Canal?

• It allowed for a strong American military presence in Central America.

• It strengthened ties between Columbia and the United States.

• American businesses saved money when they shipped goods.

• Travel time between the East and West coasts of the United States was reduced.

Which of the following was not a reason for U.S. imperialism?

• The desire for military strength and security.

• The desire for new economic markets.

• The belief in the superiority of the American culture.

• The need for a new source of cheap labor.

President Theodore Roosevelt received the Nobel Peace Prize for helping to negotiate a peace treaty between

• China & Japan

• Russia & Japan

• The U.S. & Korea

• Russia & China

Teddy Roosevelt's approach to foreign policy reflected the proverb "Speak softly and carry a big stick," because

• his soft-spoken personality made foreign leaders trust and admire him.

• he allowed U.S. troops to beat foreign natives for breaking U.S. laws.

• he studied West African methods for negotiating with foreign powers.

• his negotiations were always backed by the threat of military force.

How did the Boxer Rebellion increase support for the Open Door policy?

• China and the Western nations worked out a series of policies to enable trade to flow through third parties.

• China realized that Western trade was necessary to its survival.

• Westerners realized that they could more effectively exploit China for economic gains if they stuck together.

• Japan realized that it needed the United States.

How did the Philippines gain independence?

• The Spanish evacuated the islands at the outset of WWII.

• The United States granted independence when the islands were liberated from the Japanese following WWII.

• The Platt Amendment granted independence following the Spanish-American War.

• The Treaty of Versailles granted independence following WWI.

One factor that motivated U.S. imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries was the

• acquiring new markets and sources of raw materials.

• support of international peacekeeping operations.

• development of closer political ties with European nations.

• closing of China to all foreign trade.

In 1898. we went to war with Spain to help the Cubans and this contributed to the United States becoming an imperial power. Which two of the following factors added to the U.S. decision to go to war?

• We wanted to protect U.S. investments in Cuba.

• It gave us an opportunity to annex Hawaii.

• It helped us create a shorter route from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

• We wanted to make certain there was a friendly government in place in Cuba.

• We wanted to prevent Cuban immigrants from coming to Florida.

Why did the United States (Roosevelt, specifically) renew its commitment to support the Monroe Doctrine with military force after the Spanish-American war?

• The U.S. government wanted to keep the military ready in case of unexpected combat in Asia.

• The U.S.government wanted to protect our interests in Latin America.

• Publicly announcing such policies strengthened our alliances internationally.

• Public opinion had turned against imperialist expansion.