Unit 4: Imperialism: Becoming a World Power (American History)

By encouraging and supporting Panamanian independence the U.S. gained control of the land it needed to build

• the Soo Locks

• the Suez Canal

• the Panama Canal

• the Hoover Dam

To prevent a European and Japanese monopoly of Chinese trade and markets the US designed the _______ _______ Policy.

(a)  

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

• he allowed US troops to beat foreign natives for breaking US laws

• he studied West African methods for negotiating with foreign powers

• his foreign policies were always backed by the threat of military force

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

The ​​_________________ affected freedom of speech because they allowed the government to silence ideas that challenged its authority.

• Patriot Act

• First Amendment

• Bill of Rights

• Espionage and Sedition Acts

Which country did not come under some sort of US control as a result of the Spanish American War?

• Hawaii

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Philippines

President Teddy Roosevelt believed (a)   was necessary to protect US interests in Latin America and keep out other powers.

European Nationalism, Militarism, and Imperialist competition were all causes of

• the Spanish American War

• WWI

• the Cuban Revolution

• the Bolshevik Revolution

German U boat activities (unrestricted submarine warfare) was most responsible for turning American public opinion against Germany.

• True

• False

The Senate rejection of the Versailles Treaty is an example of Imperialism.

• True

• False

Which event led to the withdrawal of Russia from the war?

• The Battle of the Somme

• The Bolshevik Revolution

• The Surrender of Latvia

• The publication of All Quiet on the Western Front