AMHSTA Final Exam Review (22-23)

To support their view, anti-imperialists argued that

• imperialism would reduce US military forces.

• The United States should get more involved in foreign affairs.

• imperialism rejected the American ideal of "liberty for all".

• imperialism would make the United States more admired in the world.

John D. Rockefeller gained control over much of the oil industry by

• managing a trust made up of smaller oil companies under Standard Oil Company.

• Buying large sections of the transcontinental railroad.

• going into partnership with Andrew Carnagie.

• charging higher prices than his competitors.

During the early 1900s, the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was an example of how African Americans

• formed their own political parties.

• used the court system to fight discrimination.

• ended segregation in the South.

• founded settlement houses in black neighborhoods.

Suffragists achieved some early success persuading

• Congress to pass a constitutional amendment.

• President Wilson to back them.

• the Supreme Court to rule in their favor.

• some states to allow women to vote.

Most Progressives agreed that the government should

• nationalize industries.

• abolish home rule in cities and states.

• protect workers and help the poor.

• outlaw unions.

In the 1890s, yellow journalism was used in newspapers to

• help start the Boxer Rebellion.

• increase public sympathy for Cuban rebels.

• repeal the Monroe Doctrine.

• elect Theodore Roosevelt as presdient.

Fears of spies and sabotage in the United States during the war led to

• restrictions on armament production by private companies.

• discrimination and violence towards the French.

• repression of free speech.

• only allowing white men to work in factories.

What was the purpose of the convoy system?

• to hire workers for war factories.

• to place women in the work force.

• to transport troops safely across the Atlantic.

• to drop bombs on the enemy.

What did many European countries do to China during imperialism in the early 2oth century?

• They tried to support China in its efforts at independence.

• They looked for ways to shut down China's economic output.

• They fought over establishing spheres of influence in China.

• They tried to find a way to keep China out of European affairs.

Among Latin American nations, United States actions related to the Panama Canal created

• hope for a prosperous future.

• resentment toward the United States.

• calls for Roosevelt's impeachment.

• a long-lasting economic crisis.