Imperialism & WW1

Which statement best describes President Theodore Roosevelt’s foreign policy position toward Latin America in the early 1900’s?

• The United States should reduce its involvement in Latin American affairs.

• The Monroe Doctrine permits the United States to intervene actively in the affairs of Latin American nations. 

• Latin American nations should form an organization to help them achieve political and economic stability. 

• The United States should give large amounts of financial aid to help the poor of Latin America.

One important conclusion that can be drawn as a result of the United States experience in the Spanish-American War (1898) is that

• only the President should decide issues of war and peace

• the media are a powerful influence in shaping American public opinion toward war

• the public has little confidence in the ability of the American military

• international organizations play a decisive role in determining the outcome of a war

The Monroe Doctrine declared that the United States would

• prevent the establishment of new European colonies anywhere in the world

• help colonies in North and South America adopt a democratic form of government 

• view European interference in the Americas as a threat to the national interest of the United States

• prevent other nations from trading with South American nations

 In 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was established mainly because the United States wanted to

• keep control of Alaska and Hawaii 

• establish more colonies in Latin America 

• support England’s attempt to keep its empire in Central America

• warn Europe against any further colonization in Latin America

Why did the United States formulate the Open Door policy toward China?

• to develop democratic institutions and practices in China

• to prevent a European and Japanese monopoly of Chinese trade and markets 

• to establish a military presence on the Chinese mainland 

• to support Japanese efforts to industrialize China 

From 1900 to 1915, a basic aim of United States foreign policy was to

• develop close economic ties with African nations 

• oppose revolutionary movements in western Europe 

• promote United States influence in Latin America 

• prevent the spread of communism in western Europe and Asia 

President Theodore Roosevelt’s policies toward Latin America were evidence of his belief in

• non-involvement in world affairs

• intervention when American business interests were threatened

• the sovereign rights of all nations

• the need for European interference in the Western Hemisphere 

Throughout United States history, the most important aim of the country’s foreign policy has been

• participation in international organizations

• advancement of national self-interest

• containment of communism

• development of military alliances

Involvement in the Spanish-American War, acquisition of Hawaii, and introduction of the Open Door policy in China were actions taken by the United States Government to

• establish military alliances with other nations

• gain overseas markets and sources of raw materials 

• begin the policy of manifest destiny 

• support isolationist forces in Congress 

The principle that the United States has the right to act as the "policeman of the Western Hemisphere" and intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American nations was established by the

• Good Neighbor policy 

• Open Door policy 

• Roosevelt Corollary 

• Marshall Plan